title: Public records and recognition of genetic disease in Scotland.
abstract: The use of Scottish public records to assist in the study of genetic disease is described. Four examples are given of situations in which such data can assist in the management of genetic disease. Some problems and limitations are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000300:Adoption; D001719:Birth Certificates; D003644:Death Certificates; D003710:Demography; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D008393:Marriage; D010375:Pedigree; D011634:Public Health; D011996:Records; D012606:Scotland