Review of Prenatal Aneuploidy Screening Uptake Rate and Trends in Iran, and Developed Countries

Prenatal screening of different anomalies including chromosomal aneuploidies have become a part of routine pregnancy care inmost countries around the world. These tests can help pregnant mothers to have informed decisions. In this study we gatheredrelevant scientific and governmental/official data about uptake rate of these screenings in different developed countries and Iran.We have tried to use the latest articles and reports, and also consider to the global trend of screening and abortion policies in developedcountries. Also, some pitfalls when comparing prenatal screening of different countries will be explained. These data can helpto have a better insight about Iran’s prenatal screening status when compared with developed countries to improve public healthpolicies.

کلیدواژه ها:

Prenatal Diagnosis ، Down Syndrome ، Aneuploidy