birth defect
noun
: a physical or biochemical defect that is present at birth and may be inherited or environmentally induced
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Deaths from birth defects in Hamilton County are consistent with the national average, and show no racial disparities, according to the report.
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Ruth Cronin, The Enquirer, 11 July 2024
Long-term exposure to creosote may cause birth defects and cancer, according to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2024
But there’s growing attention to the health impacts that consuming water high in nitrate can have on older children and adults, including colorectal cancer, thyroid disease and birth defects.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
In Texas the leading cause for this increase in infant mortality appears to be deaths from birth defects, which rose 23 percent in Texas after the passage of Senate Bill 8, while declining 3 percent in all other states.
—Alison Gemmill, Scientific American, 3 July 2024
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Ruth Cronin, The Enquirer, 11 July 2024
Long-term exposure to creosote may cause birth defects and cancer, according to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2024
But there’s growing attention to the health impacts that consuming water high in nitrate can have on older children and adults, including colorectal cancer, thyroid disease and birth defects.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
In Texas the leading cause for this increase in infant mortality appears to be deaths from birth defects, which rose 23 percent in Texas after the passage of Senate Bill 8, while declining 3 percent in all other states.
—Alison Gemmill, Scientific American, 3 July 2024
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“Birth defect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birth%20defect. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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