The national birth defects prevention study: A review of the methods

2015226 citationsReviewgreen Open Access

Authors

Jennita Reefhuis · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Suzanne M. Gilboa · National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Marlene Anderka · Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Marilyn L. Browne · University at Albany, State University of New York

Marcia L. Feldkamp · University of Utah

Charlotte A. Hobbs · University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Abstract

The NBDPS has made substantial contributions to the field of birth defects epidemiology through its rigorous design, including case classification, detailed questionnaire and specimen collection, large study population, and collaborative activities across Centers.

Topics & Keywords

Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics Cleft Lip and Palate Research Folate and B Vitamins Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Birth Defects Research Part A Clinical and Molecular Teratology

Volume 103, Issue 8, pp. 656-669

DOI: 10.1002/bdra.23384

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