Control of hereditary diseases : report of a WHO scientific group.

Geneva : World Health Organization, 1996.

84 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

"The Scientific Group on the Control of Hereditary Diseases met in Geneva from 23 to 25 November 1993"--P. 1

Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-84)

Partial contents: Introduction -- The human genome -- Epidemiology of genetic disorders and service needs -- Role of genetic predisposition in common disorders -- Approaches for prevention -- Genetic counselling -- Obstetric aspects of prenatal diagnosis -- Organizatinon of genetic services -- Ethical, social and legal aspects of genetic technology in medicine -- Conclusions and recommendations.