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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > birth and infancy > birth defects
social science subjects > health and social care > global health > child health > birth defects
social science subjects > health and social care > health (discipline) > child health > birth defects
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiology > epidemiological concepts > birth defects
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiology > medical care and research > birth defects

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birth defects  

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  • Birth defects, also known as congenital malformations or anomalies, are abnormalities in the structure or function of organs that are present at birth. They are the leading cause of infant death and contribute to morbidity and long-term disability in the population. [Source: Encyclopedia of Epidemiology; Birth Defects]

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