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    Curr Opin Genet Dev. 1991 Jun;1(1):48-53.

    Population-based genetic screening.

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    Università Studi Cagliari, Italy.

    Abstract

    A preventive genetic programme aimed to control beta-thalassemia in the Sardinian population is based on a combination of increased awareness of the population, carrier screening, genetic counselling and prenatal diagnosis. As a result, the registry of thalassemia major demonstrated a profound decline in the incidence of this disease from 1 per 250 to 1 per 1200 live births, with 90% of cases effectively prevented.

    PMID:
    1840878
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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