High birth defect rates in the Corpus Christi area drop, but why remains unknown - Corpus Christi Caller-Times

High birth defect rates in the Corpus Christi area drop, but why remains unknown  Corpus Christi Caller-Times

The Corpus Christi area had significantly high birth defect rates from 1999-2007. Recent data shows rates declining in 2008. The cause remain unknown.



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