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Genetic screening in Western Australia.

A Hockey, C A Michael, J G Bain

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |May 5, 1979
    PubMed
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    Genetic screening in Western Australia identified Down's syndrome in pregnant women and inherited causes of intellectual handicap. Family history forms proved effective in identifying genetic disorders in adoption cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Genetics
    • Public Health
    • Genetic Counseling

    Background:

    • Genetic screening and counseling are crucial for identifying and managing inherited conditions.
    • Prenatal diagnosis and family history assessments are key components of genetic services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the application of genetic screening across diverse Western Australian populations.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of genetic screening methods, including prenatal diagnosis and family history forms.
    • To assess the utility of genetic screening in identifying inherited causes of intellectual handicap.

    Main Methods:

    • Prenatal screening for Down's syndrome using amniocentesis in women over 35.
    • Utilizing family history forms for genetic disorder identification in pregnant individuals whose infants were intended for adoption.
    • Genetic counseling for parents of infants with malformations and diagnostic screening in intellectually handicapped individuals.

    Main Results:

    • Two fetuses with Down's syndrome were identified among 44 women who underwent amniocentesis.
    • Family history forms identified genetic disorders in 32 out of 200 adoption cases.
    • Diagnostic screening of 6000 intellectually handicapped individuals identified 1372 cases (23%) with identifiable inherited conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • Genetic screening programs, including prenatal diagnosis and family history evaluation, are effective in identifying genetic disorders.
    • Genetic counseling services are welcomed by parents of affected infants, aiding in health planning.
    • Systematic screening of intellectually handicapped populations can identify individuals with inherited conditions for specialized registers and care.

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