What are the goals of the Birth Defects Prevention Program?
The primary goals of the Birth Defects Prevention Program are to: • Monitor incidence trends of birth defects to detect emerging health concerns and identify affected populations. • Educate physicians and the public regarding birth defects. • Ensure appropriate services are provided to affected families. • Prevent birth defects through targeted education. • Stimulate research on risk factors, treatment, prevention, and the cure of birth defects.
