Jesse Ridgway and his wife’s decision to abort their pregnancy after prenatal testing confirmed the foetus had Trisomy 21 triggered massive outrage in the US. But in East Asia, bringing a severely disabled child into the world may be seen as irresponsible.
As the government deliberates policy actions on ARTs to address Singapore’s low birthrate, it must carefully consider caveats and potential pitfalls to ensure effective and ethically sound outcomes.
With proper early diagnosis, consistent adherence to evidence-based treatment, and stronger community and health care support systems, asthma can be effectively controlled.
Jesse Ridgway and his wife’s decision to abort their pregnancy after prenatal testing confirmed the foetus had Trisomy 21 triggered massive outrage in the US. But in East Asia, bringing a severely disabled child into the world may be seen as irresponsible.
As the government deliberates policy actions on ARTs to address Singapore’s low birthrate, it must carefully consider caveats and potential pitfalls to ensure effective and ethically sound outcomes.
Smarter hygiene is not about doing more, but about knowing when enough is enough.
Mental health protection in the digital age is not solely an individual responsibility, but a broader public health concern.
With proper early diagnosis, consistent adherence to evidence-based treatment, and stronger community and health care support systems, asthma can be effectively controlled.