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Attitudes towards personal genomics among older Swiss adults: An exploratory study

1 Feb 2016

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OBJECTIVES: To explore attitudes of Swiss older adults towards personal genomics (PG). METHODS: Using an anonymized voluntary paper-and-pencil survey, data were collected from 151 men and women aged 60-89 years attending the Seniorenuniversität Zurich, Switzerland (Seniors' University). Analyses were conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS: One third of the respondents were aware of PG,...

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PMID: 27047754
DOI: 10.1016/j.atg.2016.01.009

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