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65-1,242. Use of birth defects information system. The birth defects information system may be used for all of the following purposes:

(1)To identify and describe congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(2)to detect trends and epidemics in congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(3)to quantify morbidity and mortality of congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(4)to stimulate epidemiological research regarding congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(5)to identify risk factors for congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(6)to facilitate intervention in and prevention of congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(7)to facilitate access to treatment for congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;

(8)to inform and educate the public about congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns.