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| − | A '''birth defect''' is a structural, functional, or metabolic abnormality present at birth that results in physical or mental disability or is fatal. There are more than 4,000 known birth defects, which may be caused by [[gene|genetic]] | + | A '''birth defect''' is a structural, functional, or metabolic abnormality present at birth that results in physical or mental disability or is fatal. There are more than 4,000 known birth defects, which may be caused by [[gene|genetic]], [[environment|environmental]] factors or due to [[God]]'s will. About 150,000 babies are born each year with birth defects. |
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Revision as of 13:52, August 26, 2008
A birth defect is a structural, functional, or metabolic abnormality present at birth that results in physical or mental disability or is fatal. There are more than 4,000 known birth defects, which may be caused by genetic, environmental factors or due to God's will. About 150,000 babies are born each year with birth defects.