Shaf
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Sometimes things go wrong in our bodies during the production of DNA, and this leads to genetic disorders which can have both physical and mental effects.
Some of the most common ones are sickle cell disease, albinism, Downs syndrome, autism, fragileX syndrome, Turners syndrome or haemophilia.
Since the problem is in the genes, it's not possible yet to completely cure genetic disorders. There are measures that can be taken depending on the specific disease to reduce symptoms and improve the quality of life.
One of the most important things we should understand about such people is that they need a lot of support, as they tend to get bullied or turned into outcasts. This is more prevalent in developing countries or families and communities that have strong cultural and religious beliefs that don't understand these conditions. It's common to see children abandoned and called 'witches'.
With the right care and a lot of love, they can live relatively normal lives too.
Some of the most common ones are sickle cell disease, albinism, Downs syndrome, autism, fragileX syndrome, Turners syndrome or haemophilia.
Since the problem is in the genes, it's not possible yet to completely cure genetic disorders. There are measures that can be taken depending on the specific disease to reduce symptoms and improve the quality of life.
One of the most important things we should understand about such people is that they need a lot of support, as they tend to get bullied or turned into outcasts. This is more prevalent in developing countries or families and communities that have strong cultural and religious beliefs that don't understand these conditions. It's common to see children abandoned and called 'witches'.
With the right care and a lot of love, they can live relatively normal lives too.