What Is the Epidemiological Impact of Hereditary Diseases?
Hereditary diseases pose significant public health challenges:
- Prevalence and Incidence: Understanding the prevalence and incidence of genetic disorders helps in resource allocation and planning of healthcare services. - Burden on Healthcare Systems: Chronic management of hereditary diseases often requires substantial healthcare resources. - Economic Impact: The direct and indirect costs associated with treatment, lost productivity, and long-term care can be substantial.
