IBIS - International Birth Defects Information Systems

Birth Defects are a major cause of infant mortality and a leading cause of disability. Early intervention is important to ameliorate the consequences of birth defects and requires accurate diagnosis and understanding of causes.

Birth Defects

can be prevented!

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Prevention is before Pregnancy:

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IBIS is
A multi-lingual website dedicated to promoting better care and prevention of birth defects through information sharing.

IBIS offers

Overviews of birth defects, genetics and teratology
Links to support groups and healthcare providers
Factsheets for families and professionals

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TOPICS
Topics

Listing of
birth defects,
malfomations
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SYNDROMES
Birth Defects - Syndromes - Malformations

Listing of
syndromes,
dysmorphology
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Mental Retardation
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Birth Defects are the major cause of infant mortality and a leading cause of disability.

Birth Defects can be prevented.

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