Purposes of system

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3705.31, under Chapter 3705 | Vital Statistics.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3705.31

If implemented under section 3705.30 of the Revised Code, the birth defects information system may be used for all of the following purposes:(A) To identify and describe congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;(B) To detect trends and epidemics in congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;(C) To quantify morbidity and mortality of congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;(D) To stimulate epidemiological research regarding congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;(E) To identify risk factors for congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;(F) To facilitate intervention in and prevention of congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;(G) To facilitate access to treatment for congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;(H) To inform and educate the public about congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns.