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Birth defects in Victoria 2003 to 2004.
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Related information on other websites
Spina Bifida Foundation of Victoria.
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genetic support network victoria
Victorian Birth Defects Register.
Centre for Genetics Education.
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References used for this fact sheet
- Riley, M. & Halliday, J. (2008), Birth defects in Victoria 2005-2006 [online], Perinatal Data Collection Unit, Public Health Division, Department of Human Services, Victorian Government. More information here.
- Spina bifida and hydrocephalus explained [online], Australian Spina Bifida and Hydrodephalus Association. More information here.
- Neural tube defects - spina bifida and anencephaly [online], Centre for Genetics Education. More information here.
- Folate before and during early pregnancy [online], Centre for Genetics Education. More information here.
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Last updated: April 2009
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