Birth defects refer to structural, functional or metabolic abnormalities that occur during the development of embryo or fetus. There are many kinds of birth defects, covering multiple systems, and their mechanisms of occurrence and development are complex, as well as their manifestations are diverse. Birth defects not only directly decrease health level of the population, but also can contribute to a heavy burden of disease due to treatment, disability or death. This paper focuses on analysis and summary of current status of birth defects prevention and control in Guangxi Zhuang 

Autonomous Region, and puts forward relevant development strategies, aiming at providing references for improving service capacity of birth defects prevention and control in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, promoting high-quality development of birth defects prevention and control, and preventing and controlling the occurrence of serious birth defects.

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