01/21/2026
January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month, and birth defects impact 1 in 33 births in the United States, meaning nearly 109,000 babies were born with a birth defect with nearly 109,000 families affected. Birth defects remain the leading cause of infant deaths.
These are numbers we should all be aware of, and there are preventative measures that can be taken. This year’s theme, Every Journey Matters, focuses on prevention, early care, and accessible care. For those families and individuals affected, some birth defects can qualify for an ABLE account, helping you save money and pay for expenses associated with the disability.
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