Genetics and Paediatric Health: Section 4Suggested reference:

Rockman-Greenberg, C., Avard, D., Hanvey, L., Marcotte, M., & Fitzpatrick, J. (2014). Genetics and paediatric health: Section 4: Genetic testing and screening. In The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile. Retrieved from

http://profile.cich.ca/en/index.php/chapter2

Module contributors: 

Writing and editing: Denise Avard

Jennifer Fitzpatrick Louise Hanvey   

Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg

 

 Graphic design:  Shelley Callaghan

Louise HanveyMeghan Marcotte

Bert Schopf

 

Website development: Accel Web Marketing

 Project development, research, and review:

Expert Advisory CommitteeLaura ArbourDenise AvardPascal Borry

Pranesh ChakrabortyJennifer Fitzpatrick 

William FraserJan Friedman

Louise Hanvey   Anne Junker

Bartha Maria KnoppersElaine Orrbine

Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg Jacques P. Tremblay

Brenda WilsonDurhane Wong-Rieger

OtherDenise AlcockJeannine FraserAspasia Karalis 

Meghan MarcotteKelly McClellan Vaso Rahimzadeh

Karine SénécalJanice SonnenRobin Walker

 

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

Fig. 4.3.17 Specific Conditions – Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile

The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth — A CICH Profile© 2014 Canadian Institute of Child HealthThis page is only one section of the CICH Profile, for more interesting data on children and youth visit http://profile.cich.ca/

Section 4: Genetic Testing and ScreeningGenetics and Paediatric Health

Fig. 4.3.18 Specific Conditions – Newborn Hearing Screening