We estimate in the report that if the recommendations that we give were implemented, up to 70 percent of mortality and disability from birth defects could be prevented, treated, or ameliorated.
Christopher Howson
We were surprised by the toll.
Care is an absolute. Prevention is the ideal.
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One could speculate that in countries that are war-torn, those services might diminish.
We really wanted to bring this toll to the attention of governments, international health organizations, and the public and to provide a road map to move forward.
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