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Description : Check out this medical presentation on Genetics, which is titled "Birth Defects", to learn about birth defects and environmental Factors influencing birth defects.

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Birth Defects
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Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate Can affect anyone Appears at birth Congenital malformation – Multi-factorial Two sides of lip and/or pallet not joined Treatment - surgery
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Clubfoot Affects anyone Appears at birth Congenital malformation – Multi-factorial Foot and ankle twisted, making it impossible to walk normally Treatment - surgery
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Down’s Syndrome Common if baby has young or old parents Appears at birth Chromosomal error Effects – Some form of mental retardation, oval shaped eyes, thick big tongue, short neck, back of head is flat, small ears, common heart problems Surgery, special assistance
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Affected if mom drank alcohol while pregnant Appears at birth Prenatal Some form of mental retardation, facial abnormalities, deformed limbs Special assistance
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Muscular Dystrophy Affects – anyone Appears in childhood and adulthood Multi-factorial, sex –linked Weakening of muscles. Inability to walk, move, wasting away and sometimes death No treatment
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PKU Affects anyone Appears at birth Recessive disorder Abnormal digestion of protein, mental retardation, hyperactivity Preventable diet
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Spina Bifida Affects anyone Appears at birth Multi-factorial, Prenatal damage Varying degrees from slight cyst to open spine (sores, infertile, legs paralyzed, poor bladder and bowel control, death) Surgery and physical therapy
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Cerebral Palsy Affects anyone Appears at birth Prenatal damage Damage of one or more parts of the brain that control movement. Lack of control of movement and posture. Special medication, physical therapy
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Sickle Cell Anemia Affects primarily blacks Appears at birth Recessive disorder, blood disorder Abnormal blood cells, bout of pain, heart and kidney failure, less oxygen to all parts of the body. Death in childhood. Damage to adult vital organs. Blood transfusions
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Environmental Factors influencing birth defects
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Long-term Effect of Meth Chemicals Change in genetic code Down line birth defects Agents causing fetal deaths Reproduction toxins Long term carcinogens
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Preventing Birth Defects Eat well during pregnancy Avoid marrying close relatives Consider not having children after age 35 or 40 Avoid all medicines during pregnancy Avoid contact with pesticides and other poisons Avoid tobacco and alcohol While pregnant, stay away from children with German measles
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