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Should individuals be informed about their salt sensitivity status? First indications of the value of testing for genetic predisposition to low-risk conditions.
Genetic testing - 1 Jan 2007
Smerecnik Chris M R, Mesters Ilse, van Keulen Hilde, Scheffers Ingrid, Beeks Esther, De Leeuw Peter W, de Vries Nanne K, de Vries Hein
Abstract excerpt
The present study examined the possible pathways of effect of genetic testing for relatively "low-risk" conditions by exploring positive as well as negative effects of anticipated test results on the intention to restrict salt intake. In a cross-sectional within-subjects design, patients being te...
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