Sentences with phrase «also lead to birth defects»

Conversely, inbreeding can also lead to birth defects, an increased likelihood of genetic diseases and chronic health problems.

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There is also the very real medical situation in which inbreeding can lead to birth defects and a decline in the species as a whole.

Being exposed to pesticides can also lead to miscarriages, early childhood cancer, autism and many other birth defects.

While this is more of a concern during pregnancy, since high levels of vitamin A can lead to birth defects, a breastfeeding mother may also be concerned about consuming too much vitamin A and passing it to the baby through her breast milk.

Also, some puppies have birth defects that lead to sudden early death.