Screening for inherited metabolic disorders at Shaikh Zayed hospital
PJMR-Pakistan Journal of Medical Research. 1993; 32 (3): 180-184
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-30576
ABSTRACT
Intermarriages within the families are prevalent in the Pakistani society which may cause spread of genetic disorders. To assess the magnitude of the problem a preliminary screening program was started. Out of the 116 screened, 54 [or 49.5%] were those whose relatives were affected. Family history was available in only 109 cases. Among them the parents of 64 were first, second or distant counsins
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Family Characteristics
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Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Pak. J. Med. Res.
Year:
1993
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