Kansas Statutes § 65-1,242 Use of birth defects information system.

65-1,242. Use of birth defects information system. The birth defects information system may be used for all of the following purposes: (1) To identify and describe congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns; (2) to detect trends and epidemics in congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns; (3) to quantify morbidity and mortality of congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns; (4) to stimulate epidemiological research regarding congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns; (5) to identify risk factors for congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns; (6) to facilitate intervention in and prevention of congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns; (7) to facilitate access to treatment for congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns; (8) to inform and educate the public about congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns. History: L. 2004, ch. 27, § 2; July 1.