Birth defects affect one in 33 babies and are a leading cause of infant mortality in the United States. More than 5,500 infants die each year because of birth defects, which is twice as many as from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
In addition, babies who survive and live with birth defects are at increased risk for developing many lifelong physical, cognitive, and social challenges.*
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