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Genetics and Paediatric Health

This module explores the importance of genetics in pediatric health, highlighting the need for improved access to medical geneticists and genetic counselors. It also discusses the significance of newborn screening for sickle cell disease and hearing impairment.

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Genetics and Paediatric Health

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  1. Writing and editing: Denise AvardJennifer Fitzpatrick Louise Hanvey   Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg  Graphic design:Shelley CallaghanLouise HanveyMeghan MarcotteBert Schopf Website development: Accel Web Marketing Project development, research, and review: Expert Advisory Committee Laura ArbourDenise AvardPascal BorryPranesh ChakrabortyJennifer Fitzpatrick William FraserJan FriedmanLouise Hanvey   Anne JunkerBartha Maria KnoppersElaine OrrbineCheryl Rockman-Greenberg Jacques P. TremblayBrenda WilsonDurhane Wong-Rieger Other Denise AlcockJeannine FraserAspasia Karalis Meghan MarcotteKelly McClellan Vaso RahimzadehKarine SénécalJanice SonnenRobin Walker Genetics and Paediatric Health Suggested reference: Rockman-Greenberg, C., Avard, D., Hanvey, L., Marcotte, M., & Fitzpatrick, J. (2014). Genetics and paediatric health. In The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth: A CICH Profile. Retrieved from http://profile.cich.ca/en/index.php/chapter2 Module contributors: 

  2. Fig. 3.1.8 Access to Services – Medical Geneticists Legend At least 1 medical geneticist 0 medical geneticists Statistics Canada. CANSIM table 051-0005. Estimates of population, Canada, provinces and territories, quarterly, July 1, 2013; and Pediatric Chairs of Canada (PCC), Academic Workforce Survey; 2012

  3. Fig. 3.1.9 Access to Services – Genetic Counsellors Legend At least 1 genetic counsellor 0 genetic counsellors Statistics Canada. CANSIM table 051-0005. Estimates of population, Canada, provinces & territories, quarterly, July 1, 2013.; Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors. Membership directory. Oakville, Canada, 2013.

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

  5. Fig. 4.3.18 Specific Conditions – Newborn Hearing Screening

  6. Fig. 5.1.2 Monitoring Congenital Anomalies

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