Genetic services in the State Health Department of the RSA. Development and structure

Op't Hof, J.; Roux, J.P.

South African Medical Journal 64(2): 43-48

1983


ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574
PMID: 6867874
Document Number: 219797
Most developing countries have genetic counselling services. Although research and expertise in human genetics have reached unprecedented heights, health authorities have only recently acknowledged the practical application and economic value of genetic services in community health care. The development of community-based genetic services in the RSA since 1971 and the current organization and structure of the services in the State Health Department are described.

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