A LOT preparations are made by the future husband and wife before the wedding but unfortunately preparations in terms of health are often overlooked.
Although the medical examination test or premarital checkup before marriage is one of the most important wedding preparations to do.
As revealed by researcher and molecular genomics expert, Drh. Safarina G. Malik, the purpose of this genetic test is to check for red blood cell disorders (thalassemia) in potential partners to examine the potential for other infectious diseases that may be inherited.
Unfortunately, exams like this are not yet common among Indonesians.
“It is necessary (genetic testing), indeed if specific for thalassemia, premarital screening is recommended, so then you can find out if you have thalassemia,” said Drh. Safarina when he recently met in Jakarta.
“Because if a career (disease carrier) meets a career, after that it can be thalassemia major. Even if the status is different, it can appear (inferior), but it is not uncommon in Indonesia to check it,” he continued.
The premarital screening test serves as a preventative effort for the people of Indonesia in the long run because it prevents health problems for themselves, their partners and future generations of offspring (children).
