California (CA) Clinical Biochemical Genetics Doctors and Physicians
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Clinical Biochemical Genetics Information
Description
Genetics is the study of the chemistry of cells, tissues and organs associated with heredity. Clinical biochemical genetics involves the biochemical analysis of chromosomes as they relate to inherited tendencies. A clinical biochemical geneticist performs and interprets tests done for genetic purposes, such as diagnosing a genetic disease or disease risk. The geneticist can analyze biochemical laboratory tests to determine the diagnosis and management of genetic diseases and inherited disorders.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. California has
28 practicing
clinical biochemical geneticists. Broken out by city, clinical biochemical genetics doctor density
in Irvine is 1,
in La Jolla is 3,
in Los Angeles is 13,
in Madera is 1,
in Oakland is 1,
in Orange is 2,
in Sacramento is 1,
in San Diego is 3,
in San Francisco is 1,
in San Juan Capistrano is 2,
in Stanford is 1,
and in Torrance is 2.
California Information
California’s population is 36,142,137, and it is America’s third largest and most populous state. It also claims the highest and lowest altitudes in the lower 48 states. The lowest point in the country, Death Valley, is also home to the nation’s highest recorded temperature, 134 degrees. Tourists flock to this state for its many outdoor activities and attractions, including Universal Studios, Disneyland, Rodeo Drive shopping, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, wine country tours, and California’s numerous beaches and parks.
Los Angeles is the nation’s second largest city, but California’s capital is Sacramento. The giant sequoias in California’s forests are among the oldest living things in the world, and a redwood in the Redwood National Park is said to be the world’s tallest tree, at 365 feet. California achieved statehood in 1850, and was named the Golden State after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1848.
According to 2005 Census estimates, California has a population of 36,132,147.
Of this population, 9,308,563 are under the age of 18
and 3,827,038 are at or above the age of 65.
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