Haw. Rev. Stat. § 321-422

Current through Act 47 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 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.

HRS § 321-422

L 2002, c 252 , pt of §1 .