{"data":{"id":"us-oh/ohio-rev.-code-3705.31","jurisdiction":"us-oh","citation":"Ohio Rev. Code § 3705.31","heading":"Purposes of system.","body":"If implemented under section 3705.30 of the Revised Code, the birth defects information system may be used for all of the following purposes:\n(A) To identify and describe congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;\n(B) To detect trends and epidemics in congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;\n(C) To quantify morbidity and mortality of congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;\n(D) To stimulate epidemiological research regarding congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;\n(E) To identify risk factors for congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;\n(F) To facilitate intervention in and prevention of congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns;\n(G) To facilitate access to treatment for congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;\n(H) To inform and educate the public about congenital anomalies, stillbirths, and abnormal conditions of newborns.","path":["Title 37 Health-Safety-Morals","Chapter 3705 Vital Statistics"],"source_url":"https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3705.31","current_through":"2000-10-05 (House Bill 534 - 123rd General Assembly)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:24:34Z","sha256":"8dceacb7ed8e346dc394267462494fc0e7fc744424d6e2b8df1948af34835c6c","source_id":"us-oh","stale":false,"prev":"us-oh/ohio-rev.-code-3705.30","next":"us-oh/ohio-rev.-code-3705.32"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}