DYK? Birth defects affect people in all phases of life.

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Birth Defect Awareness Birth defects are structural changes present at birth that can affect almost any part of the body. Advancements in medicine and surgery have led to better survival, and thankfully, more children born with birth defects grow up to lead full lives.

 

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Radon and Your Health Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking. If you smoke and live in a home with high radon levels, you increase your risk of developing lung cancer. Having your home tested is the only effective way to determine whether you and your family are at risk of high radon exposure.   Be Prepared > En Español

 

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