Genetic Diseases
Research from Columbia University in the area of genetic diseases published
Published in Genetics and Environmental Law Weekly, April 3rd, 2010
Research findings, 'Views of discrimination among individuals confronting genetic disease,' are discussed in a new report. According to recent research from the United States, "Though the US passed the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act, many questions remain of how individuals confronting genetic disease view and experience possible discrimination. We interviewed, for 2 hours each, 64 individuals who had, or were at risk for, Huntington's Disease, breast cancer, or Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency."
"Discrimination can be implicit, indirect and subtle, rather than explicit, direct and overt; and be hard to prove. Patients may be treated 'differently' and...
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