Awareness about Genetics and Genetic Disorders among Medical Students

Authors

  • Pulkit Johar Department of Anaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India.
  • Oshin Puri All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India.
  • Prashant Kumar Verma Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/acmmr/v7/2159G

Keywords:

Awareness, genetics, genetic disorders

Abstract

This chapter discusses awareness of medical genetics and genetic disorders primarily among medical professionals at the early carrier stage. The chapter discusses the recent epidemiological evidence about genetic disorders globally as well as in India before emphasizing the need to raise awareness about genetic disorders among medical professionals as well as the general population. It also highlights the implications of medical professionals having limited awareness about genetic disorders and some suggestions that might enhance the discussion of medical genetics in the curriculum.

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Published

2023-12-07

How to Cite

Pulkit Johar, Oshin Puri, & Prashant Kumar Verma. (2023). Awareness about Genetics and Genetic Disorders among Medical Students. Advanced Concepts in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 7, 74–85. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/acmmr/v7/2159G

Issue

Advanced Concepts in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 7

Section

Chapters