2009 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 16. PUBLIC HEALTH
ARTICLE 40. STATEWIDE BIRTH DEFECTS INFORMATION SYSTEM.
§16-40-3 Purposes of system.
§16-40-3. Purposes of system.The birth defects information system may be used for all of the following purposes:
(1) To identify and describe congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(2) To detect trends and epidemics in congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(3) To quantify morbidity and mortality of congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(4) To stimulate epidemiological research regarding congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(5) To identify risk factors for congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(6) To facilitate intervention in and prevention of congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(7) To facilitate access to treatment for congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(8) To inform and educate the public about congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns.
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