Book chapters

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by raising awareness of chromosomal conditions and their associated health challenges, such as intellectual disabilities and other clinical features, which underscores the need for early diagnosis and appropriate medical care. By discussing the complexities of diagnosing these conditions, especially prenatally, it highlights the importance of accessible genetic testing and healthcare resources that can improve health outcomes for affected individuals and families. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by emphasizing the need for equitable access to diagnostic tools and services for all populations, ensuring that individuals with chromosomal conditions receive the necessary support and care regardless of their socioeconomic status or background.

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing by outlining approaches for diagnosing HIV in infants, children, adolescents, and young adults and providing an overview of the pathologic effects of HIV on various organ systems in these age groups.

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by addressing Fragile X syndrome (FXS), a significant cause of intellectual disability, and exploring potential treatments that could improve health outcomes for affected individuals through the restoration of gene function. Additionally, it aligns with Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by emphasizing the importance of understanding genetic and epigenetic factors in FXS, which can lead to more equitable healthcare options and targeted interventions for individuals with this condition, ultimately promoting inclusion and reducing disparities in health access and treatment.

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing by exploring the current tools that could eliminate HIV-AIDS as a public health threat through engagement in communities and expanding testing, implementing combined prevention for individuals at risk of HIV exposure, and providing optimal treatment to all positive cases.