GENETIC DISORDER A genetic disorder is a genetic problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome, especially a condition that is present from birth
Based on news report of 2012 & 2013 in UAE
Genetic disorders may be hereditary, passed down from the parents' genes. In other genetic disorders, defects may be caused by new mutations or changes to the DNA.
According to a news report in 2012, 75 out of 1000 babies born in the UAE suffer from a birth defect, which is mostly of genetic origin.
UAE is ranked sixth among 193 countries in terms of prevalence of birth defects, mainly due to genetic causes.
The report adds that genetic disorders are the fourth-highest cause of deaths in the UAE.
As per another news report of 2013, the UAE Genetics Diseases Association estimates that there may be more than 400 genetic diseases in the country.
A genetic study in the UAE estimates that carriers of alphathalassaemia may be as high as 49 % of the population.
Extensive efforts have been taken to reduce this rate .
Screening of newborns, children and obligatory screening of couples before their marriage has been effective.
For Genetic Screening Test in UAE http://www.fml-dubai.com/genetic-screening/