. Some of the pros of having a law that requires mandatory genetic screening of both parents in preparation of having children or if the parents give birth to a child with genetic disorder include:
• Detect susceptibility to a genetic disorder
• Reduce medical cost through prevention
• Genetic test results can help parents make decisions about having children or terminate a pregnancy
• Promptly diagnose of existing genetic disease
• Newborns and their families with an identified genetic disorder will be offered prompt access to follow-up medical care and counseling related to the disorder
• Reduce morbidity and mortality of children
• Health insurance may cover the costs of all genetic testing
• Medical insurance coverage may start immediately
Some of the cons of having a law that requires mandatory genetic screening of both parents in preparation of having children or if the parents give birth to a child with genetic disorder include:
• Involuntary testing, so many parents may feel pressured to undergo genetic testing that they would not choose in a different situation.
• Invasive diagnostic test (i.e. chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis) with a risk of miscarriage may be required.
• Parental anxiety with false positive results
• Definitive positive test results may also create tension within a family and …show more content…
For instance, it prevents or alleviates muscular atrophy, reduces bone mass loss, and improves circulation. As a result, reduces physical disability, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. In addition to lowering the risk of health problems and improve the overall health, people may feel more energetic, lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, and become a role model for others. Cons of making this lifestyle change may consist in difficult finding time to exercise home or go to the gym, difficulty in allocating money for gym equipment or membership, and possible injuries from strenuous
• Detect susceptibility to a genetic disorder
• Reduce medical cost through prevention
• Genetic test results can help parents make decisions about having children or terminate a pregnancy
• Promptly diagnose of existing genetic disease
• Newborns and their families with an identified genetic disorder will be offered prompt access to follow-up medical care and counseling related to the disorder
• Reduce morbidity and mortality of children
• Health insurance may cover the costs of all genetic testing
• Medical insurance coverage may start immediately
Some of the cons of having a law that requires mandatory genetic screening of both parents in preparation of having children or if the parents give birth to a child with genetic disorder include:
• Involuntary testing, so many parents may feel pressured to undergo genetic testing that they would not choose in a different situation.
• Invasive diagnostic test (i.e. chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis) with a risk of miscarriage may be required.
• Parental anxiety with false positive results
• Definitive positive test results may also create tension within a family and …show more content…
For instance, it prevents or alleviates muscular atrophy, reduces bone mass loss, and improves circulation. As a result, reduces physical disability, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. In addition to lowering the risk of health problems and improve the overall health, people may feel more energetic, lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, and become a role model for others. Cons of making this lifestyle change may consist in difficult finding time to exercise home or go to the gym, difficulty in allocating money for gym equipment or membership, and possible injuries from strenuous