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Frequently Asked Questions > FAQ's about Genetics > How does a chromosome abnormality affect health and development?

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Whenever there is a change in the amount of genetic material, it is possible that this change will impact an individual’s health and development.  This is because there are extra or missing genes.  This can potentially lead to medical and developmental problems.  The types of problems depend on the specific chromosome change that is present.