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Genetics of Birth Defects

Genetics of Birth Defects. Catie Sosniecki, Sarah Dombrovski , Lauren Rakowski. Random Facts…. “a birth defect is an abnormality of structure, function, or metabolism present at birth that results in physical or mental disability or is fatal” - cdc.gov

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Genetics of Birth Defects

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  1. Genetics of Birth Defects Catie Sosniecki, Sarah Dombrovski, Lauren Rakowski

  2. Random Facts… • “a birth defect is an abnormality of structure, function, or metabolism present at birth that results in physical or mental disability or is fatal” -cdc.gov • 1 in 33 babies is born each year in U.S. with a birth defect • 20% of total infant deaths is caused by birth defects • Most common are heart defects

  3. Social Implications • Costs of birth defects • reducing disabled population • Stereotypes

  4. Social Implications • Adjusting to psych-social environments • Self-esteem of disabled people • Quality of life

  5. Ethical Implications • Abortion • Genetic Screening/fetal genetic tests • In-vitro fertilization

  6. Ethical Implications • Withholding medical treatment • Sterilization

  7. Political Implications • State funding • NGOs • FDA and EPA • Accutane

  8. Political Implications • Developing countries: • Intellectual property law • Patent laws • Infrastructure

  9. To Conclude… • Extremely controversial issue • Politically: • Happy medium • Ethically: • Personal needs met • Socially: • Disabled still stigmatized and stereotyped

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