Genetic diseases commonly observed in Pakistan include:
Thalassemia, Cystic Fibrosis, Congenital Heart Diseases, Neurological Disorders, Metabolic Disorders.
In your country, which genetic disease you observe most?
Aparna Sathya Murthy Thank you for your response. Common neurological disorders in Pakistan are epilepsy, learning disabilities, neuromuscular disorders, autism, ADD, brain tumors, and cerebral palsy.
G6PD deficiency, sickle cell disease, and thalassemia 28.
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Iraqi Refugee Health Profile - CDC
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and death in Iraq (Iraqi Ministry of Health, 2019). It is estimated that 30% of Iraqis have high blood pressure, 14% have diabetes, and more than 30% are obese.
heart disease, stroke, chronic lung disease, cancer and diabetes, accounts for 55% of all deaths. Cardiovascular disease alone accounts for an estimated 27% of total deaths, cancer 11%, diabetes 4%, and chronic lung disease 2%.
Genetic disorders including Down Syndrome; Thalassemia; Sickle Cell Anemia; Cystic Fibrosis, and Tay-Sachs are prevalent in India.
Dr Ghulam Yaseen
Dear Doctor,
Thank you for initiating this interesting topic of discussion.
I stay in Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The genetic disease that is most common in this part of the world is Hypertension. Also Gout is getting significance these days.
Best regards,
Anamitra.
In India, several genetic diseases are frequently observed, reflecting the country's diverse population and genetic landscape. Among the most prevalent are thalassemia and sickle cell anemia, particularly in regions like Punjab, Gujarat, and eastern India. Cystic fibrosis is also found, albeit less commonly, affecting the lungs and digestive system. Congenital heart diseases, including atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect, have a higher prevalence, necessitating specialized medical care. Additionally, G6PD deficiency is notable, especially in malaria-endemic areas. These genetic disorders underscore the importance of genetic counseling, early diagnosis, and management to improve the quality of life for affected individuals and reduce their transmission to future generations.
In India many genetic disorders are observed . Few of them listed below:
Diabetics
Coronal heart diseases
Albinism
Down syndrome
Histamine based disorders
Hormonal disorders
Onk gene crisscross inheritance
phenylketonuria , congenital hypothyroidism , glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, and thalassemia.
I will move away from physical illnesses for a little while and talk about several serious illnesses that have no cure, such as greed, exploitation, selfishness, and a move away from humanity.
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