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Birth Defect Fact Sheets

The California Birth Defects Monitoring Program (CBDMP) has developed a series of fact sheets for some of the most common birth defects. The fact sheets provide information such as a general description of the condition, prevalence, common associated conditions, causes and risk factors, medical care and long term outcomes. Also included are resources for families.

Fact Sheets are in PDF.

Anencephaly (PDF)

Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate (PDF)

Encephalocele (PDF)

Gastroschisis (PDF)

Heart Defects (PDF)

Neural Tube Defects (PDF)

Omphalocele (PDF)

Spina Bifida (PDF)

Trisomy 13 (PDF)

Trisomy 18 (PDF)

Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) (PDF)

Reducing the Risk of Birth Defects (PDF)