BMJ Survey: New genetics - new ethics
28 Apr - 3 May 2001

Final results, with 721 people responding:

1. Should insurance companies have access to the results of genetic tests?

 
Yes 8%
No 86%
Don't know 4%

2. Should consumers be able to buy predictive genetic tests over-the-counter?

 
Yes 23%
No 68%
Don't know 8%

3. Should parents be able to request preimplantation diagnosis to select the sex of their children?

 
Yes 15%
No 78%
Don't know 5%

4. If genetic enhancement becomes possible (e.g., to select children of high intelligence) should it be allowed?

 
Yes 15%
No 73%
Don't know 10%

5. Should all forms of genetic testing be regulated by government legislation?

 
Yes 71%
No 18%
Don't know 9%

6. Is research into genetic determinants of health more important than social and environmental research?

 
Yes 17%
No 71%
Don't know 11%

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