The birth defects information system may be used for all of the following purposes:
(1) To identify and describe congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(2) to detect trends and epidemics in congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(3) to quantify morbidity and mortality of congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(4) to stimulate epidemiological research regarding congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(5) to identify risk factors for congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(6) to facilitate intervention in and prevention of congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(7) to facilitate access to treatment for congenital anomalies and abnormal conditions of newborns;
(8) to inform and educate the public about congenital anomalies, stillbirths and abnormal conditions of newborns.