Discrimination as a consequence of genetic testing.

Article

Discrimination as a consequence of genetic testing.

American journal of human genetics - 1 Mar 1992

Billings P R, Kohn M A, de Cuevas M, Beckwith J, Alper J S, Natowicz M R

Abstract excerpt

Genetic discrimination refers to discrimination directed against an individual or family based solely on an apparent or perceived genetic variation from the "normal" human genotype. We describe here the results of a case history study designed to assess whether or not genetic discrimination exist...

Topics

Adult
Child
Eugenics
Female
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Genetic Testing
Genetic Variation
Humans
Male
Minors
Pilot Projects
Prejudice
Risk Assessment
United States

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