SUPPORT groups for those with genetically inherited diseases are advocating for the Health Ministry to support premarital and prenatal genetic screening to spare children from a life of severe hereditary disorders.
“The intention is to take stock of things from a medical point of view. You don’t want to find fault with each other if you end up with a child with lifetime ailment. Once you know what to expect, acceptance and coping becomes easier,” said Persatuan Sindrom Prader-Willi Malaysia president Azhar Talib.
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