ABSTRACT

Advances in medical genetics during the past two decades have made possible the detection and prevention of many genetic disorders and developmental disabilities. The emphasis of this book is on the application of these new developments to real-life situations. Covering homozygote newborn screening, heterozygote detection in the community, and pren

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|4 pages

Overview

Genetics and Preventive Medicine

part I|52 pages

Prevention Through Screening and Carrier Detection

part III|26 pages

Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice