§321-422 - Birth defects program. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§321-422]  Birth defects program.  The department of health shall establish the statewide birth defects program to:

     (1)  Collect surveillance information on birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes;

     (2)  Report the incidence, trends, and causes of birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes;

     (3)  Report information for the development of prevention strategies to reduce the incidence of birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes; and

     (4)  Develop strategies to improve the access of children with birth defects to health and early intervention services. [L 2002, c 252, pt of §1]