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Because every birth defect has a cause.
Veterans’ Research
Since 1990, BDRC has been collecting data linking birth defects to veterans’ toxic exposures during the Vietnam and Gulf Wars.
This work helped lay the groundwork for a law requiring the VA to study the effects of toxins on male veterans’ children.
We need your help to keep this momentum going.
Legal Issues
For parents seeking legal advice.
Healthy Baby Resource
This year, over 40,000 families have visited our Healthy Baby Resource to learn how they could have a healthier baby.
Help us bring this life-changing information to more families with your donation.
Parent Support Services
We’re here to help you find out more about your child’s birth defects.
National Birth Defect Registry
Gastroschisis
This stomach defect is increasing in reporting systems around the world. BDRC worked with Dr. Niel Dalal at the University of Texas on this study of 252 gastroschisis cases in…
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
This report that was presented at a national conference on autism in Chicago provides data about the high frequency of physical defects among children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in an…
Alaska
The Alaska Community Action on Toxics asked BDRC to participate in a conference call with Dr. Ted Schettler, Alaska Native community representatives and others concerned about a report from the…
Joplin, MO
The United Steelworkers asked BDRC to review birth defect data from Joplin, MO. The incidence of birth defects in Joplin was higher than the county and the state of Missouri.…
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