Neurodegenerative disease. Genetic discrimination in Huntington disease.
A survey conducted in Canada examined the prevalence of perceived genetic discrimination against patients with Huntington disease. The respondents reported discrimination not only by insurance or mortgage companies, but also in family and social contexts. Discrimination was more frequently attributed to family history than to genetic test results.
Pulst
Stefan M
SM
Department of Neurology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. stefan.pulst@hsc.utah.edu
D002170:Canada; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D006816:Huntington Disease; D011287:Prejudice; D012938:Social Perception