Congenital disorder is one of the leading cause of infant mortalities worldwide. For the most part, researchers weren't able to find the cause nor find which children were at greater risks. All that researchers have learned was that genetic play a role in children with those disorders. Recently scientist with deep regrets have discovered fourteen new genetic disorders in children. Such news is bitter sweet because on one end, being able to identify the disorder creates hope that one day, there may be ways to treat or cure it.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170125145851.htm
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSFWN1FD0D1
Are these disorders hereditary? It seems like they could be caused my injury to the fetus during the pregnancy or birth.
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