Victorian Birth Defects Register (VBDR)

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Overview

The Victorian Birth Defects Register (VBDR) collects information on all birth defects for livebirths, stillbirths and terminations of pregnancy occurring since January 1, 1982. The maintenance of this register is an ongoing function of the Victorian Perinatal Data Collection Unit (VPDCU).

A birth defect is an abnormality in body structure or chemistry which was present at birth, although it may not have been noticed at birth.

Birth defects may be first recognised long after birth. The VBDR holds information on diagnoses made in a child up to 15 years of age.

Birth defects contribute significantly to perinatal, childhood mortality and paediatric hospital admissions. They are seen in approximately 4% of all births.

For more information see:

• Functions of the Birth Defects Register
• Data quality
• Notification to the Victorian Birth Defects Register
• Committees of the Victorian Birth Defects Register
• Privacy Policy or
• Download the brochure below.

Victorian Birth Defects Register - information brochure for parents, families, and health professionals

The brochure below outlines:

• What is a birth defect?
• Questions parents often ask
• The Victorian Birth Defects Register (VBDR)
• What does a Birth Defects Register do?
• What information goes on the VBDR?
• Who can access information on the VBDR?
• Who can send information to the VBDR?
• How do I send information to the VBDR?

Victorian Birth Defects Register - information brochure for parents, families, and health professionals (273kb, pdf)

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