Recommendations for introducing genetics services in developing countries.
Many concerned scientists believe that developments in the medical application of genomics will widen the gap between the developed and the developing world. We argue that most developing countries now urgently need to incorporate genetic approaches (including DNA diagnosis) into their health services, and that many are able to do so. DNA diagnosis is relatively inexpensive, helps to develop skills in molecular biology and provides a basis for developing national expertise in genomics.
Alwan
Ala'
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World Health Organization, PO Box 811547, Amman 11181, Jordan.
Modell
Bernadette
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D017281:Cost of Illness; D003906:Developing Countries; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D033142:Genetic Services / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D017086:beta-Thalassemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control