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The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
The Center works to identify the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities, help children to develop and reach their full potential, and promote health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities. The web site provides information on birth defects, healthy pregnancy, healthy babies and children, developmental disabilities, and living with a disability. Includes special sections for youth and health professionals.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC is the lead Federal agency for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities to improve the health of all Americans. The web site provides access to recent reports and publications, data and statistics, grant funding opportunities, fact sheets and background information, current health news, and other related web sites.
National Birth Defects Prevention Network
The National Birth Defects Prevention Network is a national network of State and population-based programs that seek to improve birth defects surveillance and research, facilitate the communication and dissemination of birth defects information, and encourage the use of birth defects data in planning decisions for health services. The web site provides news about the network, information about related programs and initiatives, links to birth defects publications and newsletters, a calendar of upcoming meetings, and related links to State, national, and international resources.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The AAP and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The web site's section on Genetics and Birth Defects provides pediatricians with the most complete, up-to-date genetics information available.
National Organization On Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
NOFAS is a nonprofit organization that promotes awareness and understanding of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), the leading known cause of mental retardation and birth defects. The web site provides general information about the organization and FAS, professional curricula, strategies for parents and caregivers, alcohol and pregnancy resources, and free on-line publications.
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