RSS 1.0Birth Defects Program Documents
The South Carolina Birth Defects Program began in July 2006 after the passage of the SC Birth Defects Act. This law mandates active surveillance of major birth defects identified before birth through age 2. South Carolina monitors over 50 birth defects recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Birth Defects Prevention Network.
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2022 Report: Birth defects in South Carolina
(2023-04-05)2022 SCBDP Vision: A South Carolina where healthy births are promoted, every birth defect counts, and families impacted by birth defects are supported. 2022 SCBDP Goal: To continue to support the 3 pillars of the SC Birth ... -
Birth defects in South Carolina
(2019-06)The SC Birth Defects Program (SCBDP) is focused on birth defects prevention, research, and referrals. Birth defects are one of the top causes of infant death and sickness in South Carolina and in the United States. Babies ... -
Birth defects in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2020-06)Many infants are born with more than one birth defect. The SC Birth Defects Act (Title 44-44-10) allows DHEC to address birth defects prevention, research, and referrals through the SC Birth Defects Program. Overall, birth ... -
South Carolina birth defects program resource guide
(South Carolina State Library, 2019-04)The South Carolina Birth Defects Program is required to monitor birth defects and refer families impacted by birth defects to services. This guidebook describes different birth defects and provides information and services ... -
Birth defects in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-06)Many infants are born with more than one birth defect. From 2009 to 2015, the most recent years for which we have complete data, the South Carolina Birth Defects Program identified over 8,000 cases. Overall, birth defect ... -
Birth Defects in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2017-06)Birth defects are a leading cause of infant mortality. Additionally, babies born with birth defects who survive infancy have a greater chance of illness and long term disability than babies without birth defects. The causes ... -
REDUCE BIRTH DEFECTS
(South Carolina State Library, 2017-01)If you are a female of childbearing age, taking the following steps may help reduce birth defects: Take a multivitamin every day. Make sure it contains 400 micrograms of folic acid ; End bad habits. Avoid alcohol, tobacco ... -
Birth defects in South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2016-05)Birth defects are a leading cause of infant mortality. Additionally, babies born with birth defects who survive infancy have a greater chance of illness and long term disability than babies without birth defects. The ... -
REDUCE BIRTH DEFECTS
(South Carolina State Library, 2015-08)This sheet gives steps for reducing birth defects such as: take a multivitamin every day, end bad habits, take charge and reach and maintain a healthy weight.
