Populations practising customary consanguineous marriage have a higher incidence of
autosomal recessive genetic disorders than those in which reproductive partners are usually …

Purpose: This study aimed to characterize the challenges in using genetic information in
health care and to identify opportunities for improvement. Methods: Taking a grounded …

The issue of recontacting past genetics patients is increasingly relevant, particularly with the
introduction of next-generation sequencing. Improved testing can provide additional …

An analysis of 2015-2019 administrative data has found that enrolments in primary health
organisations in New Zealand remain below full population coverage, with inequities …

Genetic counselling and testing are essential health services for the management of
heritable diseases. However, in low-and-middle income countries like Kenya, genetic …

The genetic counselling profession has grown exponentially in the last decade. Major
advances in genetic technologies contributed to the increased need for these professionals …

Aims This article seeks to address some of the factors, particularly cultural barriers,
contributing to inequity in healthcare service provisions for indigenous Australians …

While capped patient copayments and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety
Net minimise the medication cost burden on all Australians, these mechanisms are …

Methods Life expectancy was calculated using population and death data for 2009e2013.
Indigenous and non-Indigenous resident population and death registration data were …

Understanding the health status of a population or community is crucial to equitable service
planning. Among other uses, data on health status can help local and national planners and …