Assessing the Role of Genetic Screening in Preventing Congenital Anomalies in Newborns
Keywords:
Genetic screening, congenital anomalies, newborn health, genetic testing, prevention, neonatal care, birth defects.Abstract
Congenital anomalies, including structural, functional, and metabolic disorders, continue to
be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in newborns worldwide. Genetic screening
has emerged as a key intervention to identify infants at risk of these conditions early on,
enabling preventive measures and personalized care. This paper examines the role of genetic
screening in preventing congenital anomalies in newborns, reviewing current screening
practices, their effectiveness, ethical considerations, and the future direction of genetic testing
in neonatology. Genetic screening holds the potential to reduce the prevalence of preventable
birth defects, improve long-term health outcomes, and provide parents with critical
information for decision-making.
