RSA 141-J:1: Birth Conditions Program Authorized.

The department of health and human services may establish and maintain a statewide, population-based public health surveillance program on birth conditions, to be known as the New Hampshire birth conditions program if established. The program shall:

I. Determine the prevalence and trends of birth conditions among New Hampshire residents.

II. Develop and assess prevention strategies relating to birth conditions.

III. Promote scientific collaboration through data analysis, investigations, and epidemiological studies on the public health impact of birth conditions and possible cause of birth conditions, including exposure to environmental or occupational hazards, maternal and stillborn fetal conditions, and illnesses or complications during pregnancy, labor, or delivery.