Public Health and Medical Perspectives on Population-Based Carrier Screening
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Population-based carrier screening for single gene disorders has been occurring since the 1960s, with each decade bringing new opportunities and challenges. In February 2008, approximately 125 scientists, clinicians, public health officials, and patient representatives gathered to consider population-based carrier screening in light of lessons learned and emerging technologies. The following document summarizes the content presented by the speakers, as well as the output of six breakout sessions designed to address particular challenges facing carrier screening in the decades to come.
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