Genetics of common diseases of adulthood. Implications for prenatal counseling and diagnosis.

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Genetics of common diseases of adulthood. Implications for prenatal counseling and diagnosis.

Clinics in perinatology - 1 Dec 1990

Lubin M B, Lin H J, Vadheim C M, Rotter J I

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Genetic factors play an important role in the development of many common diseases of adulthood that result in early morbidity and mortality. Prevention of these disorders and their sequelae is best established through early detection and early intervention. Although it may be feasible to screen t...

Topics

Adult
Arteriosclerosis
Colorectal Neoplasms
Diabetes Mellitus
Female
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genetic Testing
Humans
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis

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