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How does this article's statistics from Iceland compare to the United States' statistics?the article presented statistics that revealed that the number of cases of down syndromes have drastically depleted in multiple western and European countries including the United States. However, specifically in Iceland, the Down Syndrome has almost vanished. This study further reveals that close to 100 percent of the women who received a positive test for Down syndrome went for an abortion of termination of their pregnancies. Such approaches have led to a decrease in overall cases of down syndrome and other similar cases.
What are the implications for a society with a much lower population of children with birth defects, specifically Down syndrome?
The society that has much lower population of children with birth defects specifically down syndrome tend to be more prosperous with sufficient funds and resources to spend on children welfare and development. Treating, managing and improving the conditions of children of any society ensures the development of a healthier and productive society in future.
What are the moral, ethical, and societal issues at play in these decisions and societal trends?
In combating issues such as down syndrome, the individuals as well as authorities tend to make decisions that are otherwise considered wrong. For instance, abortion because any deformity in child is detected is now considered a legally correct decision in countries such as Iceland. However, it is also an immoral and unethical consideration. Therefore, creating a grey area in the society.
Do you feel that this article presented this data from a slanted or biased viewpoint?
I believe that the article presents a very comprehensive, reliable and succinct information on implications of reduced cases of down syndrome and the causes that have led to the decrease. I believe there is no biasness or exaggeration in this article as every thing is presented with the support of facts and figures.
References
Hill, M., Johnson, J. A., Langlois, S., Lee, H., Winsor, S., Dineley, B., ... & Advani, H. V. (2016). Preferences for prenatal tests for Down syndrome: an international comparison of the views of pregnant women and health professionals. European Journal of Human Genetics, 24(7), 968.
Crombag, N. M., Boeije, H., Iedema-Kuiper, R., Schielen, P. C., Visser, G. H., & Bensing, J. M. (2016). Reasons for accepting or declining Down syndrome screening in Dutch prospective mothers within the context of national policy and healthcare system characteristics: a qualitative study. BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 16(1), 121.
Taneja, A., Nagaraja, S. B., Padubidri, J. R., Madadin, M., & Menezes, R. G. (2018). Abortion of Fetus with Down’s Syndrome: India Joins the Worldwide Controversy Surrounding Abortion Laws. Science and engineering ethics, 24(2), 769-771.
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