Genetic Disorders Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information About Hereditary Diseases And Disorders (Health Reference Series)

Basic Consumer Health Information about Hereditary Diseases and Disorders, Including Facts about the Human Genome, Genetic Inheritance Patterns, Disorders Associated with Specific Genes, Such as Sickle Cell Disease, Hemophilia, and Cystic Fibrosis, Chromosome Disorders, Such as Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, and Turner Syndrome, and Complex Diseases and Disorders Resulting from the Interaction of Environmental and Genetic Factors, Such as Allergies, Cancer, and Obesity Along with Facts about Genetic Testing, Suggestions for Parents of Children with Special Needs, Reports on Current Research Initiatives, a Glossary of Genetic Terminology, and Resources for Additional Help and Information.Karen Bellenir is the author of 'Genetic Disorders Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information About Hereditary Diseases And Disorders (Health Reference Series)', published 2004 under ISBN 9780780807426 and ISBN 0780807421.