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Reducing birth defects : meeting the challenge in the developing world /

Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Improving Birth Outcomes.
Other Authors: Stoll, Barbara J., Lucas, Adetokunbo O.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : National Academies Press, ©2003.
Subjects:
Abnormalities, Human > Prevention. > Developing countries
Maternal health services > Developing countries.
Pregnancy > Complications > Developing countries > Prevention.
Newborn infants > Diseases > Developing countries > Prevention.
Newborn infants > Mortality > Developing countries > Prevention.
Congenital Abnormalities > etiology.
Congenital Abnormalities > prevention & control.
Developing Countries.
Prenatal Care.
Prenatal Diagnosis.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Health Care Issues.
MEDICAL > Public Health.
MEDICAL > Health Policy.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > General.
MEDICAL > Diseases.
MEDICAL > Health Care Delivery.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Impact and patterns of occurrence
  • 3. Interventions to reduce the impact of birth defects
  • 4. Incorporating care for birth defects into health care systems.

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