Genetics
Résumé
The current focus on genetic conditions is part of a fundamental trend that has placed chronic diseases at the forefront of concerns in the " Western " world. This interest is emblematic of the extent to which technoscientific approaches and clinical practice have become intertwined. To a greater extent than other diseases that also attract biomedical attention, genetic conditions call upon a rapidly developing field of knowledge and a fertile imaginary, both of which have altered drastically over the past 30 years. Moreover, their hereditary nature sets them apart from ordinary chronic diseases. The current focus on genetic conditions is part of a fundamental trend that has placed chronic diseases at the forefront of concerns in the " Western " world. This interest is emblematic of the extent to which technoscientific approaches and clinical practice have become intertwined (Clarke et al. 2010). To a greater extent than other diseases that also attract biomedical attention, genetic conditions call upon a rapidly developing field of knowledge and a fertile imaginary, both of which have altered drastically over the past 30 years. Moreover, their hereditary nature sets them apart from ordinary chronic diseases. Epidemiology of Genetic Diseases Epidemiologists estimate that approximately 4 percent of newborn babies are affected by so-called Mendelian diseases (primarily attributed to a gene), chromosomal anomalies (in number or structure), or major malformations (the potential genetic origin of which is not always easy to determine). Surveys reveal
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Sociologie
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