Birth Information Network
Birth defects are common, costly, and critical conditions that affect 1 in every 33 babies...
Reproductive Health
Exposure to hazards in the physical environment—secondhand smoke, lead, mercury, air pollution, pesticides, and other...
Birth Defects
Most birth defects are thought to be caused by a complex mix of factors, including...
Birth defects are common, costly, and critical conditions that affect 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States each year.
Most birth defects are thought to be caused by a complex mix of factors, including a person’s genes, behaviors, and things in the environment.
Exposure to hazards in the physical environment—secondhand smoke, lead, mercury, air pollution, pesticides, and other toxins—may increase the likelihood of poor reproductive health outcomes.