CDC - Pediatric Genetics - NCBDDD

CDC - Pediatric Genetics - NCBDDD

What Should You Know about Pediatric Genetics?

Soon after birth, babies born in the United States are checked for certain medical conditions. This is called newborn screening.

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Data and Statistics

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Related Links

• Birth Defects
• Developmental Disabilities
• Genomics
• CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities