What Is the Leading Cause of Preventable Birth Defects in the United

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the leading cause of preventable birth defects in the United States?

• A) Cigarette smoking
• B) Fetal alcohol syndrome
• C) Marijuana use
• D) HIV from sharing needles

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