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    The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) strives to advance the health and well-being of our nation’s most vulnerable populations.

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    Source:  National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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