Genetic services for patients with severe mental retardation. The South African situation.

Journal: South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde

Volume: 63

Issue: 1

Year of Publication: 1983

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Abstract summary 

In South Africa mental retardation is still ill-defined as regards the aetiology and general epidemiology. A systematic diagnostic/genetics programme implemented at various institutions for the mentally retarded within the framework of a comprehensive genetic service is described. The progress made is reported and the contribution of genetic services to the prevention and the management of mental retardation highlighted.

Authors & Co-authors:  Op't Hof J J

Study Outcome 

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SSN : 0256-9574
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Adolescent
Other Terms
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Systemic Review
Country of Study
South Africa
Publication Country
South Africa