WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

FACTS ABOUT BIRTH DEFECTS

URL      

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/facts.html

DESCRIPTION

This is the home page on Birth Defects from the Center For Disease Control and Prevention.  It is a useful summary page for students who need a factual resource on birth defects, causes, and prevention.

In light of the problems in the news on lead exposure and the Zika virus, this web site can provide valuable information for your students.