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Understanding Birth Defects and Causes by ahmed abdelbasit is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Birth defects, also known as congenital anomalies, affect 2-3% of newborns and are a major cause of death, with causes largely unknown. They can be categorized into types such as disruptions, malformations, deformations, syndromes, and associations, with teratogens being environmental factors that can lead to these defects. Prevention strategies include good prenatal care, iodine and folate supplementation, and avoidance of harmful substances during pregnancy.
- Author
- ahmed abdelbasit
- Language
- EN