People could misuse genetic testing in many ways. One example is a married couple discovers the women is pregnant. The couple is aware of genetic testing and decides just as a precautionary measure to have an amniocentesis. From the results of the amniocentesis the couple finds out that their baby has Down Syndrome. As a result of the test, and the feeling of an unnecessary burden of caring for a child with Down Syndrome; the couple decides to terminate to pregnancy.
Genetic testing can diagnose a fetus with birth defects, before the fetus has been born. Twenty percent of these diagnosed fetuses are aborted. Five percent of all births are babies with birth defects. Twenty percent of all baby deaths directly after birth are babies with birth
Genetic testing can diagnose a fetus with birth defects, before the fetus has been born. Twenty percent of these diagnosed fetuses are aborted. Five percent of all births are babies with birth defects. Twenty percent of all baby deaths directly after birth are babies with birth