Birth Defects: New Research
- ISBN-10
- 1594549583
- ISBN-13
- 9781594549588
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 249
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Publishers
- Author
- Janet V. Engels
Description
Birth defects are defined as abnormalities of structure, function, or body metabolism that are present at birth. These abnormalities lead to mental or physical disabilities or are fatal. There are more than 4,000 different known birth defects ranging from minor to serious, and although many of them can be treated or cured, they are the leading cause of death in the first year of life. This book presents leading research in this field from around the world.
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- 2003
- 48 pages
- Ebook
- U.S. Government Printing Office
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