The frequency of the fragile X chromosome among schoolchildren in Coventry. Issue 5 (October 1986)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Webb, T P; Bundey, S; Thake, A; Todd, J
• Is Part Of: Journal of medical genetics. Volume 23:Issue 5(1986)
• Page Start: 396
• Page End: 399
• Publication Date: 1986-10
• Subjects: Medical genetics -- Periodicals; 616.042
• DOI: 10.1136/jmg.23.5.396
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1468-6244

Abstract

Abstract : A population study has been carried out among schoolchildren in the City of Coventry in order to ascertain the frequency of mental retardation associated with the fragile X chromosome. The prevalence of the fragile X mental retardation syndrome in the 11 to 16 year age group (the age of greatest ascertainment) was about 1.0 per 1, 000 and therefore indicates that the syndrome is a major cause of mental retardation.