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Birth defects affect about one in 33 newborns in the United States (1). This year, National Birth Defects Prevention Month focuses on "Making Healthy Choices to Prevent Birth Defects — Make a PACT for Prevention: Plan ahead, Avoid harmful substances, Choose a healthy lifestyle, and Talk to your doctor.".

No woman should die of cervical cancer. The most important thing you can do to help prevent cervical cancer is to get screened regularly starting at age 21.

What Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs Can Do About Indoor Tanning Among Minors

Efforts to prevent the harms caused by indoor tanning are underway at the federal, state, and local levels.

Indoor tanning increases skin cancer risk. The risk of skin cancer increases with each indoor tanning session and is highest among those who start tanning at a younger age.

The public health community plays an important role in protecting young people from the harms of indoor tanning.

CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention David J. Sencer CDC Museum

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CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention David J. Sencer CDC Museum

En honor al Mes Nacional de Prevención de los Defectos de Nacimiento, haga un PACTO para estar sana —física y mentalmente— antes de quedar embarazada y durante el embarazo para aumentar sus probabilidades de tener un bebé sano.