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Birth Defects
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Key Findings from Birth Defects and
Developmental Disabilities and Pediatric Genetics Projects
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Scientists in the Division of Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities use epidemiologic research to learn more about the causes
of birth defects. Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and
causes of diseases and health outcomes in the human population. The goal
of birth defects epidemiology is to describe the frequency and pattern
of the occurrence of birth defects, identify causes that may explain the
occurrence of birth defects, and ultimately to prevent or reduce the
occurrence of birth defects. Click on the links below to learn more
about some recently completed projects from our branch.
Date:
March 11, 2009
Content source: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities
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