MEDICAL BIOLOGY, HUMAN ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY - Ya.I. Fedonyuk 2010

BIOLOGY

SECTION 1. BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN VITAL ACTIVITY

1.4. ONTOGENETIC LEVEL OF LIFE ORGANIZATION

1.4.2. Fundamentals of Human Genetics

Medical and GENETIC ASPECTS OF the Family

In recent years, The Structure of population morbidity has changed significantly. Congenital Malformations and Hereditary diseases have become predominant and now rank first in the structure of infant mortality. About 5% of children are born with various genetic defects. Ideally, every couple should undergo a comprehensive medical and genetic examination before conception and only then plan to have children. Through medical guidance, this helps form a proper attitude toward Contraception, Pregnancy, family life, and childcare. At the present stage, In vitro Fertilization with subsequent embryo implantation into the Uterus is possible, which increases the likelihood of successful reproduction.



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