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Section 3705.31 | Purposes of system.

Ohio Revised Code
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Title 37 Health-Safety-Morals
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Chapter 3705 Vital Statistics
 
Effective:
October 5, 2000
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 534 - 123rd General Assembly
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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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