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Genetic susceptibility screening in schools: attitudes of the school community towards hereditary haemochromatosis.
Clinical genetics - 1 Feb 2005
Gason A A, Aitken M A, Metcalfe S A, Allen K J, Delatycki M B
Abstract excerpt
Carrier screening to provide reproductive options has been offered to students in the school setting for a number of years; however, genetic susceptibility screening for disease predisposition has not been introduced to the school community. Experience has shown that the success of a population-based programme relies on the community's acceptance. Therefore, we sought to establish the Australian secondary school...
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