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08/16/2024

Hot Topics of the Day are picked by experts to capture the latest information and publications on public health genomics and precision health for various diseases and health topics. Sources include published scientific literature, reviews, blogs and popular press articles.

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The Global Status of Genetic Counseling in 2023: What’s changed in the past 5 years?

From the abstract: " Based on responses provided between October 2023 and January 2024, we estimate that there are over 10,250 genetic counselors in over 45 countries around the world. These numbers have increased significantly in the past 5 years, when there were ~7,000 genetic counselors. Key factors identified as driving the increase in genetic counselors are the number of training programs that have developed (>130 globally, mostly at a master's degree level), and a growing number of national biobanks and/or population screening programs that require genetic counseling as part of the process. "


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