[§321-422] Birth defects program. The department of health shall establish the statewide birth defects program to:

(1) Collect surveillance information on birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes;

(2) Report the incidence, trends, and causes of birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes;

(3) Report information for the development of prevention strategies to reduce the incidence of birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes; and

(4) Develop strategies to improve the access of children with birth defects to health and early intervention services. [L 2002, c 252, pt of §1]

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