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Antenatal screening for Down syndrome: A quantitative demonstration of the improvements over the past 20 years.

Authors :
Renshaw, Richard
Ellis, Katrina
Jacobs, Patricia
Morris, Joan
Source :
Journal of Health Services Research & Policy. Oct2013, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p195-201. 7p. 2 Charts, 5 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article presents a study on the antenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome on pregnant women. It mentions the quantification of its amelioration through estimating the number of women who took the tests per syndrome screening from 1991-2010. It notes the application of data on prenatal chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis samples to determine the rate of diagnoses of the disorder along with Edwards and Patau syndrome. It also points out its benefit in reducing foetal deaths.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13558196
Volume :
18
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Health Services Research & Policy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
91099237
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1355819613482116