Lack of eugenic measures

Lack of eugenics
Insufficient intervention in human evolution
Discrimination against eugenics
Active prejudice towards selective breeding of humans

Nature

In the absence of eugenic measures, persons suffering serious hereditary diseases, with a high risk of transmitting them to their children, are not discouraged from having children.

Incidence

Globally, the absence of systematic eugenic measures has contributed to the continued prevalence of hereditary diseases and genetic disorders. In many countries, limited access to genetic counseling and screening exacerbates the incidence of conditions such as thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, and cystic fibrosis, placing significant burdens on healthcare systems and affected families. The lack of coordinated policies addressing genetic health risks remains a persistent issue in both developed and developing regions.
In 2022, India reported a surge in thalassemia births, particularly in rural areas where premarital genetic screening is not widely practiced. This highlighted the ongoing challenges posed by insufficient eugenic interventions.

Claim

Genetic counselling procedures would not be effective in the case of persons suffering from high-grade mental retardation which is of special importance due to its frequency, and some form of enforcement may be required.

Counter-claim

Eugenic measures will never cause hereditary diseases or disabilities to disappear completely. Spontaneous mutations, the coming together of heterozygous carriers of recessive conditions, and other factors will always bring about new cases.