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Know as They Grow: How birth defects affect each stage of life
Birth defects, structural changes that affect one or more parts of the body, are the leading cause of infant mortality. A baby is born with a birth defect every 4.5 minutes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). To help improve the lives of people living with birth defects, consider this information.