The birth defects information system may be used for all of the following purposes: (1) To identify and describe congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns; (2) To detect trends and epidemics in congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns; (3) To quantify morbidity and mortality of congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns; (4) To stimulate epidemiological research regarding congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns; a (5) To identify risk factors for congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns; (6) To facilitate intervention in and prevention of congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns; (7) To facilitate access to treatment for congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns; e (8) To inform and educaLte the public about congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns.
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