Oklahoma Birth Defects Registry

The mission of the Oklahoma Birth Defects Registry (OBDR) is to provide statewide surveillance of birth defects to reduce the prevalence of birth defects through prevention education, monitoring trends and analyzing data. The OBDR is an active, population-based, public health surveillance system. State statute 63 O.S. Section 1-550.2 gives the Oklahoma State Department of Health the responsibility for operating the registry and assuring confidentiality of the data collected.

January: National Birth Defects Prevention Month

And the Beat Goes On… Looking to the Future for Healthy Hearts

Visit these links for more information:

Birth Defects Prevention: Now is the Time Poster

A Hole in the Heart: Atrial Septal Defect and Ventricular Septal Defect Fact Sheet

Preparing for a Lifetime, It's Everyone's Responsibilty

Ten Things You Need To Know About Birth Defects

Congenital Heart Defects - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

Medication Use During Pregnancy - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Contact Information
1000 NE 10th St., Room 710
Oklahoma City . OK 73117
Phone: 405 . 271 . 6617
Fax: 405 . 271 . 4892
E-Mail: Ken Cadaret