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Who's afraid of genetic testing?

Explore diverse genetic testing attitudes that highlight the balance between perceived benefits and potential risks.

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The GSS has a variable, GENEGOO2, with an N ~ 2,500, that asks:

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Some people say that genetic testing may cause trouble. Others think it is a wonderful medical advance. Based on what you know, do you think genetic testing will do more harm than good or more good than harm?

Below the fold are charts which show attitudes based on politics, highest degree attained, vocab score, attitude toward Bible, sex, religion, income, socioeconomic index and race.

Low income at the left:

Low socioeconomic index at the left:

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