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CDC | Infographic, Birth Defects | NCBDDD

CDC | Infographic, Birth Defects | NCBDDD

Did You Know?
January 17, 2014
Each year, total hospital costs for US children and adults with birth defects exceed $2.6 billion. To learn more, visit www.cdc.gov/birthdefects

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Birth Defects are Common, Costly, and Critical

Birth Defects Infographic
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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 allWhat effect will you have on birth defects?
Learn more about birth defects: www.cdc.gov/birthdefects

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