From policy to practice: premarital spinal muscular atrophy screening as a public health initiative in northern Türkiye

The findings demonstrate the value of premarital screening in populations with high consanguinity rates. The study supports the integration of accessible, socially informed screening practices and highlights the need for further data collection, expanded carrier panels, and enhanced public awareness in Türkiye.

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Frontiers in Public Health
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2026-01-21
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1714795
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Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
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From policy to practice: premarital spinal muscular atrophy screening as a public health initiative in northern Türkiye

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From policy to practice: premarital spinal muscular atrophy screening as a public health initiative in northern Türkiye

Feyza Nur Topçu Yenerçağ, Günay Kaya Tarhan, Sule Ozturk
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Abstract

The findings demonstrate the value of premarital screening in populations with high consanguinity rates. The study supports the integration of accessible, socially informed screening practices and highlights the need for further data collection, expanded carrier panels, and enhanced public awareness in Türkiye.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 13
Directorate of Health (IS), Samsun University (TR)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 82%
Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
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