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Achondroplasia 
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Basic consumer health information about this, the most common of all growth defects. Discusses causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.... Details >
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
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This consumer information fact sheet discusses the birth defect oral-facial clefts and includes information about both forms of the disorder -- cleft lip/palate and isolated cleft palate.... Details >
Down Syndrome Fact Sheet
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This public health education information fact sheet provides general information about Down syndrome -- a combination of birth defects including mental retardation and characteristic facial features.... Details >
March of Dimes
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The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.... Details >
Marfan Syndrome
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This public health education information fact sheet provides general information on Marfan Syndrome including causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home Page
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The mission of the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, birth defects, disability, and death resulting from i... Details >
National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Spina Bifida
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This fact sheet defines spina bifida, an incomplete closure of the spinal column. Its incidence, symptoms, characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment options are discussed. Educational implications a... Details >
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Education
What's a Birthmark?
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A baby can develop birthmarks either before he or she is born or soon after birth. One of the most common types of birthmarks is called a hemangioma. These birthmarks happen when many new blood vessel... Details >