The department of health shall establish the statewide birth defects program to:

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     (1)  Collect surveillance information on birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes;

     (2)  Report the incidence, trends, and causes of birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes;

     (3)  Report information for the development of prevention strategies to reduce the incidence of birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes; and

     (4)  Develop strategies to improve the access of children with birthdefects to health and early intervention services.