CURRENT AFFAIRS : IMPORTANT DAYS
World Birth Defects Day 2022: 03 March
- On March 3 is recognized annually as World Birth Defects Day (WBDD).
Aim :
- To raise awareness about the impact of birth defects worldwide, reduce stigma, and increase opportunities for prevention and care.
- The Theme of 2022 WBDD is Many Birth Defects, one voice.
- 2022 marks the observance of 7th edition of WBDD.
- The first WBDD is Observed on 2015 with the support of 12 organizations.
- Every year, about 3%–6% of infants worldwide are born with a serious birth defect.
