Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 3705 | Vital Statistics
Section 3705.31 | Purposes of System.

Effective: October 5, 2000
Latest Legislation: House Bill 534 - 123rd General Assembly
If implemented under section 3705.30 of the Revised Code, the birth defects information system may be used for all of the following purposes:
(A) To identify and describe congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(B) To detect trends and epidemics in congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(C) To quantify morbidity and mortality of congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(D) To stimulate epidemiological research regarding congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(E) To identify risk factors for congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(F) To facilitate intervention in and prevention of congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(G) To facilitate access to treatment for congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(H) To inform and educate the public about congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns.

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