Problems in the control of genetic disorders.
Preventive genetics services based on population screening are now an integral part of maternal and child health programmes. New developments in DNA technology, ultrasound scanning, and assay of factors in maternal blood are greatly increasing their potential to improve human health. If these services are to be delivered fairly to populations, there must be much more emphasis on community information, professional education, and service monitoring.
Kuliev
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WHO Collaborating Centre, Institute of Medical Genetics, Moscow.
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D003241:Consanguinity; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014943:Global Health; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D010290:Parents; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis