CDC | Infographic, Birth Defects | NCBDDD

CDC | Infographic, Birth Defects | NCBDDD

January 17, 2014

Every 4½ minutes, a baby is born with abirth defect in the United States. US hospital costs for people with birth defects exceed $2.6 billion annually.Families, communities, and the government share these costs. Educational materials on birth defects can help raise awareness in your community during National Birth Defects Prevention Month and throughout the year. Please share this email with others interested in improving public health practice through evidence-based strategies. A library of "Did You Know?" information is available online. Birth Defects are Common, Costly, and Critical Download: Birth Defects are Common, Costly, and Critical  [PDF - 168 KB 1 page] Description: Title: Birth Defects are Common, Costly, and Critical Birth defects are common Every 4 1/2 minutes, a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States. Birth defects affect 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States each year. That translates into about120,000 babies. Birth defects are costly  Each year, total hospital costs for U.S. children and adults with birth defects exceed $2.6 billion, not including outpatient care or many provider charges.  Birth defects are critical Birth defects cause 1 in every 5 deaths during the first year of life. Birth defects are critical conditions that can cause lifelong challenges.  Birth defects affect us all. What effect will you have on birth defects? Learn more about birth defects: www.cdc.gov/birthdefects