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The overall birth defect rate is about one in every 33 live births, or about 3%. Of the six billion people on the planet, at present, 200 million have some type of birth defect.
In the history of the world, several billion people have had some type of birth defect.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAccording to the March of Dimes, 8 million.
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How many birth defects have they had in Peru?
1004,9287
Did Jesus have any birth defects?
No he did not have any birth defects.
Are females more likely to have birth defects?
Actually, males have more birth defects that females. World wide, per 1 female that has a birth defect, 150 males have either died or are suffering from a birth defect.
What are the various birth defects?
There are thousands of identified birth defects. Birth defects are abnormal developments present at birth that can cause physical or mental disability. Some, but not all are fatal.
What effect does alcohol have on birth or birth defects?
fetal alcohol syndrome
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.
Is an agent that can cause birth defects known as amniocentesis?
No; a teratogen is an agent that can cause birth defects.
What is the medical term meaning an agent that causes birth defects?
A teratogen is an agent that causes birth defects.
What is heart surgery for congenital defects?
A variety of surgical procedures that are performed to repair the many types of heart defects that may be present at birth.
What happened when thalidomide was used?
Many children of mothers who had used it were born with sever birth defects. Google it to learn more about the specific defects.
Can taking cipro cause birth defects?
Birth defects are possible in pregnant patients taking Cipro. It has not been proven that Cipro is the cause of the defects, however.
What are the four categories of birth defects?
The four causes of birth defects are body metabolism,function of structure, and heart.
