| What is already known about this topic? |
| It is possible to reduce the risk of having a child with monogenic diseases by expanded carrier screening (ECS) during pregnancy or early in the pregnancy. The clinical utility of ECS has not been fully evaluated. |
| What does this study add? |
| 38.50% of the population carries at least one recessive monogenic disorder, and through genetic counselling, maximizes the benefits of reproductive autonomy of 4.12% at-risk couples (ARCs). |
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