China's 'eugenics' law still disturbing despite relabelling
Article Abstract:
China's attempts to introduce a national law that compulsorarily sterilizes people suspected of having a physical or mental disability has aroused international concerns and some critics are linking the proposed laws to those of the Nazi's. However, China's defense that its motives have been misrepresented can be viewed sympathetically, with many of the law's articles concerned with the need to provide adequate medical care for expectant and nursing mothers, and children. By the time of the next meeting of the International Genetics Federation in 2003 it should be clear whether the fears about China's 'eugenics' law are justified.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1998
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When is prenatal diagnosis 'eugenics'?
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The implementation of the 'Maternal and Infant Health Care' Act in China on June 1, 1995 took the country by surprise. The law, which was adopted by the Eighth People's Congress on Oct. 27, 1994, supposedly ensures the health care of mothers and infants and will improve the quality of newborn population. Opponents to this genetic law say it is simply a step towards the legalization of antenatal diagnosis, which would require couples to undergo medical check-up to determine if either of them suffer from genetic disease. Couples whose tests are positive would be prevented from getting married and having babies.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1995
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Opportunity for depth in Chinese eugenics debate
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The infant and maternal health law that came into effect in China in 1995 contains articles that refer to the need to consider prevention of marriages, enforced contraception and abortions in the face of serious hereditary diseases, such as autosomal dominant diseases. The law is viewed by many in the West as an unacceptable application of eugenics. The 18th International Congress on Genetics will take place in August 1998, organized by the International Genetics Federation (IGF), to address concerns about the implications of the new law.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1998
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