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Bookmark or Share- About Birth Defects - CDCBirth defects are common, affecting 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States each year. They are also the leading cause of infant deaths, accounting for 20%, or 1 in 5, of all infant deaths.
- Birth Defects: Types & Causes - Cleveland ClinicBirth defects are differences in the way your child’s body develops. There are several types of birth defects, with causes that range from genetic changes to environmental factors. Examples include congenital heart conditions, a cleft lip and Down syndrome.
- Congenital disorders - World Health Organization (WHO)Congenital disorders are also known as congenital abnormalities, congenital malformations or birth defects. They can be defined as structural or functional anomalies (for example, metabolic disorders) that occur during intrauterine life and can be identified prenatally, at birth, or sometimes may only be detected later in infancy, such as ...
- Birth Defects: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - HealthlineA birth defect is a problem that occurs when a baby is developing in utero (in the womb). Approximately 1 out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a...
- Birth Defects | Birth Defects | CDC - Centers for Disease ...About one in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. Although not all birth defects can be prevented, people can increase their chances of having a healthy baby by managing health conditions and adopting healthy behaviors before becoming pregnant.
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