In the United States alone, there are an estimated 975,000 people of Haitian ancestry, according to the 2010 Census; there is a Haitian community of about 200,000 in Canada and an estimated 500,000-800,000 in the Dominican Republic (Baez Evertsz and Lozano 2008).
Ovaltine. Ovaltine is a brand of milk flavoring product made with malt extract, sugar, and whey. Some flavors also have cocoa.
Congenital Defect Closure for Atrial Septal Defects and Patent Foramen Ovale. A patent foramen ovale, or PFO, is an opening between the upper two chambers of the heart that failed to close after birth. This and other congenital defects, such as atrial septal defects, are sometimes referred to as a âhole in the heart.â Atrial septal defects exists in about 25 percent of the population.