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RADIATION. Exposure of the mother to high levels of radiation can cause small skull size (microcephaly), blindness, spina bifida, and cleft palate. How severe the defect is depends on the duration and timing of the exposure.
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What are the dangers of radiation fallout?
Radiation fallout can cause cancer and birth defects.
How are chemicals linked to birth defects?
CHEMICALS. Environmental chemicals such as fungicides, food additives, and pollutants are suspected of causing birth defects, though this is difficult to prove.
Do Valproic acid and divalproex sodium cause birth defects?
Valproic acid and divalproex sodium may cause birth defects, and have been linked to an increased risk of spina bifida
How are antianxiety drugs linked with birth defects?
Antipsychotic and antianxiety agents. Several drugs given for anxiety and mental illness are known to cause specific defects
How are antipsychotic drugs linked to birth defects?
Antipsychotic and antianxiety agents. Several drugs given for anxiety and mental illness are known to cause specific defects.
What are some negative long-term effects of nuclear radiation?
Many different birth defects and lukemia.
Can a male sperm cause birth defects?
Yes, there are several teratogens that can cause birth defects through male exposure. There is documented evidence that exposure to Agent Orange that was used during the Vietnam War has caused birth defects in first and second generation births. Additionally, radiation can lead to issues for many generations afterward. There are some viruses that are mutagenic and can cause defects in progeny as well.
What are causes of birth defects?
Smoking, Alcoholism, taking abortive drugs, exposure to radiation and taking ellicit drugs.
What are the risks linked with working with uranium?
Uranium is radioactive, direct exposure can lead to cancer as well as other birth defects.
What do X rays cause?
It is able to see all bones in the body.
Did Jesus have any birth defects?
No he did not have any birth defects.
What were the Cons on bombing japan?
MANY INNOCENT CIVILIANS HAD TO DIE,MANY MORE DIED SLOWLY FROM RADIATION. THERE WERE MANY BIRTH DEFECTS.
