India does not have a separate national program for public health aimed at screening newbornsfor genetic disorders. In present-day developing countries like India, the consideration of treatment through genetics is out of the question due to the unavailability of resources for such complicated treatments; the best approach that can be adopted is prevention. This study aims to surveying the current state of knowledge, awareness, and attitude of medical students towards genetic diseases, pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of the existing educational approach, and suggesting corrections. The study encompassed 402 individuals, consisting of undergraduate students and interns. A Google Forms survey was disseminated to assess knowledge, awareness, and attitudes about genetic illnesses and testing. The results indicated a significant variation in knowledge and attitudes between male and female students and highlighted the need for improved genetics education.
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