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How Much Do You Know About Birth Defects?

Birth defects affect how many babies?
A. One in 33
B. One in 100
C. One in 1,000
D. One in 10,000
Birth defects account for how many infant deaths?
A. One in five
B. One in 10
C. One in 50
D. One in 100
Birth defects can cause which of the following?
A. No long-term problems
B. Disability
C. Chronic illness
D. B and C
In what percentage of birth defect cases are the causes known?
A. 70 percent
B. 60 percent
C. 50 percent
D. 40 percent
When can birth defects be diagnosed?
A. Before conception
B. During pregnancy
C. After birth
D. B and C
Which of the following is true regarding birth defects?
A. All birth defects can be prevented
B. Some birth defects can be prevented
C. There’s nothing a woman can do to reduce the chances of birth defects
D. None of the above
When are birth defects most likely to occur during pregnancy?
A. First three months
B. Second three months
C. Last three months
D. Any time
Which of these increase the risk for birth defects?
A. Smoking, drinking alcohol,or taking drugs
B. Having diabetes or being obese
C. Taking certain medications
D. All the above
Which of these steps can decrease the risk for birth defects?
A. Taking 400 mcg of folic acid every day
B. Preventing infections during pregnancy
C. Having chronic medical conditions under control before becoming pregnant
D. All the above
What tests are used to diagnose birth defects during pregnancy?
A. Blood tests
B. Ultrasound
C. Amniocentesis
D. All the above

For more information, visit the American Pregnancy Association at www.americanpregnancy.org.

© Krames StayWell. Information is the opinion of the sourced authors and organizations. Personal decisions regarding health, diet, and exercise should be made only after consultation with the reader's own medical advisers. This material may not be reproduced for redistribution without written permission from Krames StayWell.

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