State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > West-virginia > 16 > 16-40-3§16-40-3. Purposes of system.
The birth defects information system may be used for all of the following purposes:
(1) To identify and describe congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(2) To detect trends and epidemics in congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(3) To quantify morbidity and mortality of congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(4) To stimulate epidemiological research regarding congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(5) To identify risk factors for congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(6) To facilitate intervention in and prevention of congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(7) To facilitate access to treatment for congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(8) To inform and educate the public about congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns.
