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In cooperation with the Wisconsin Vital Statistics program and the birth defects registry, WI EPHT examines the prevalence of birth defects.  The WI EPHT examines the birth defects data for possible links to environmental hazards

Birth Defects
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention Birth Defects program features information about genetics, pregnancy, and facts about birth defects.  http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/bd/default.htm 

Birth Defects Prevention and Surveillance System
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services Birth Defects Prevention and Surveillance Program explains the surveillance and statute for birth defects.  http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/DPH_BFCH/cshcn/bdpsdesc/bdpssystem.htm 

National Birth Defects Prevention Network
The National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) is a group of individuals involved in birth defects surveillance, research, and prevention.  The NBDPN provides information about its committee work and materials for Birth Defects Prevention Month.
http://www.nbdpn.org/index.html

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Last Revised: February 12, 2009