Genetic Disorders Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information About Hereditary Diseases And Disorders (Health Reference Series)

More than 6,000 human diseases, including Down Syndrome, Hemophilia, and Sickle Cell Disease, have been linked to genetic causes. While some diseases can be managed to allow sufferers to enjoy a near-normal lifestyle, others are invariably fatal. Genetic Disorders Sourcebook is a comprehensive collection of authoritative information presented in a nontechnical, humanitarian style for patients, their families, and caregivers.