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[Genetics and public health]

V B Penchaszadeh1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY 10003.

Boletin De La Oficina Sanitaria Panamericana. Pan American Sanitary Bureau
|July 1, 1993
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Congenital anomalies, including hereditary diseases, affect over 5% of births globally and are a significant cause of infant mortality in the Americas. Public health action in genetics is crucial for early intervention and informed reproductive choices.

Area of Science:

  • Public health genetics
  • Medical genetics
  • Reproductive genetics

Context:

  • Congenital anomalies impact at least 5% of live births worldwide.
  • Birth defects are a leading cause of infant mortality in the Americas.
  • Genetic disorders pose increasing public health challenges as child health indicators improve.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the need for public health action in genetics in Latin America.
  • To review congenital anomalies and their impact on public health.
  • To propose objectives and strategies for genetic health programs.

Summary:

  • Congenital anomalies, encompassing hereditary and chromosomal disorders, affect a substantial percentage of newborns globally.
  • These conditions represent a significant cause of infant mortality in the Americas, a burden expected to grow.

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  • The abstract outlines objectives for genetic health services, focusing on minimizing clinical manifestations, improving quality of life, and supporting informed reproduction.

    • Impact:

    • Emphasizes the growing importance of genetic health services in Latin America.
    • Advocates for proactive public health strategies to address congenital anomalies.
    • Provides a framework for developing national genetic health programs.