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What're the causes of congenital anomalies?
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Multifactorial.: Genetic, environmental, infectious, metabolic reasons or even developmental accidents can cause birth defects. Taking Folic Acid at 1-5 mg daily throughout your reproductive life could prevent 95% of neural tube defects and up to 75% of cardiac defects.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Multifactorial: Depending on which disorder, causes include genetics, maternal alcohol or drug use, vitamin insufficiency, idiopathic, etc.
Answered 10/17/2012
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