Care is an absolute. Prevention is the ideal. |
One could speculate that in countries that are war-torn, those services might diminish. |
We estimate in the report that if the recommendations that we give were implemented, up to 70 percent of mortality and disability from birth defects could be prevented, treated, or ameliorated. |
We really wanted to bring this toll to the attention of governments, international health organizations, and the public and to provide a road map to move forward. |
We were surprised by the toll. |