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March 3rd - World Birth Defects Day #WorldBDDay
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Testimonials Archive
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There is a need to advocate for policy and resource support for research aimed at finding causes of birth defects, for prevention programs and for improving care of those affected.
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Worldwide, all countries and their populations are affected by birth defects, but the toll isparticularly high in low- and middle-resource countries
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Birth defects, also known as congenital anomalies, are common, costly, and critical.
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Birth defects area major cause of stillbirth and neonatal mortality.
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Those who survive with birth defects may suffer a lifetime of disability. These children and adults need good healthcare services to improve their quality of life and allow them to participate in society.
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Many birth defects can be prevented by taking appropriate measures before and during pregnancy.
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There is a need to establish national surveillance systems to get accurate national, regional and global estimates of birth defects.