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[Genetic counseling--a qualitative element in family planning]
Insights
Genetic counseling helps control hereditary diseases by assessing risks for potential parents. This study systematizes indications for genetic counseling, crucial for managing chromosomal anomalies and habitual abortions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Human Genetics
- Reproductive Health
Context:
- Increasing prevalence of known hereditary diseases.
- Estimated 1800 children born annually with severe chromosomal anomalies in Yugoslavia (0.5% of newborns).
- Growing importance of genetic counseling for reproductive decision-making.
Purpose:
- To systematize indications for genetic counseling based on parental data, family history, and ancestry.
- To assess the frequency of these indications within the pregnant population.
Summary:
- Genetic counseling offers control over offspring's biological quality.
- Indications are categorized by data on pregnant women, partners, family history, and ancestors.
- Frequencies range from 1% for chromosomopathy risk to 10-15% for recurrent miscarriages.
Impact:
- Provides a structured approach to identifying individuals needing genetic counseling.
- Highlights the significant role of genetic counseling in preventing hereditary diseases.
- Informs public health strategies for reproductive genetic services.
Abstract:
The number of known hereditary diseases is constantly on the increase. In Yugoslavia, about 1800 children a year are estimated to be born with severe chromosomal anomalies (about 0.5% of all newborns). Nowadays, potential parents are given much chance of controlling the biological quality of their offspring by means of genetic counselling. The authors have systematized indications for genetic counselling according to data on the pregnant woman and her sexual partner, their family history and ancestors. Also the frequency of indications for genetic counselling is assessed, ranging from about 1% of the total population of pregnant women in view of the risk of chromosomopathies to 10-15% in view of habitual abortions in the anamnesis.