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[Prenatal diagnosis in Denmark, development, current status and future trends]
1John F Kennedy Instituttet, Glostrup.
Nordisk Medicin
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Prenatal diagnostics in Denmark show little change in indications since 1981. While amniocentesis numbers are stable, chorion villus sampling has increased, reflecting early pregnancy testing.
Area of Science:
- Medical Diagnostics
- Genetics
- Public Health
Context:
- Prenatal diagnostic services in Denmark have maintained consistent indications for use since 1981.
- Amniocentesis procedures have remained stable since 1984.
- Chorion villus sampling has seen an increase in recent years.
Purpose:
- To analyze trends in prenatal diagnostic indications and procedures in Denmark.
- To assess the utilization of amniocentesis and chorion villus sampling.
- To identify current policy perspectives on expanding prenatal screening.
Summary:
- The scope of indications for prenatal diagnostics in Denmark has remained largely unchanged since 1981.
- Amniocentesis rates have been nearly constant since 1984, while chorion villus biopsies have increased recently.
- This trend indicates a growing preference for prenatal diagnosis earlier in pregnancy, before the 12th week abortion limit.
Impact:
- Current political will does not support extending age limits for prenatal diagnostics.
- There is no current political initiative to implement serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) screening.
- General ultrasonic screening for expectant mothers is not politically favored at present.