answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

2-3%

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the baseline risk for birth defects in the general population?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is the percentage of babys born with birth defects?

About half of the population is born with genetic defects....1/3 of us dont know it..


Did Jesus have any birth defects?

No he did not have any birth defects.


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


How long will you live with scoliosis?

According to the International Birth Defects Information , dwarfs, or "little people," have a mean average lifespan of only 10 years less than the general population.


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.


Are there any support groups for congenital birth defects?

There are many support groups for congenital birth defects. Some of these groups are for general support, while others provide support for the specific birth defect. The best source for finding these groups would be to consult with the child's pediatrician for local resources.


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.


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 abdominal wall defects?

Abdominal wall defects are birth (congenital) defects that allow the stomach or intestines to protrude.