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Testing for Genetic Diseases
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EDITORIAL
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10 / 1995 |
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To the Editor:
I appreciate your favorable reference to Dor Yeshorim--Committee for Prevention of Jewish Genetic Diseases --in the article "Genetic Dilemmas" [March 1995, p. 212], although we were not mentioned by name. However, there are two inaccuracies in reference to Dor Yeshorim.
1. Arranged marriages: Yes, a portion of the Ashkenazi community practices arranged marriages, but the vast majority of the young couples served by Dor Yeshorim date for a period of time before becoming engaged.
2. Matchmakers: Since the beginning, individuals were encouraged to check their compatibility themselves. Due to the sensitivity of the information, absolutely no information is given to matchmakers.
The source of your misinformation is probably previously published articles containing the same errors that went uncorrected. I urge you to publish a clarification in order to maintain the high standard of your publication.
Furthermore, your article points out the many drawbacks and dilemmas that genetic testing presents. Although the observations are true, each point may not apply to each category of testing. Genetic testing may be broken down into categories such as dominant genetic diseases, recessive genetic diseases, or predisposition for a disease or a characteristic. Each one's pitfalls need to be dealt with on an individual basis.
Just as prescription drugs have
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