If this sort of testing is still going on it raises a number of
questions which organisations which represent the interests of those who
risk their lives in war, especially those who have historically been used
as 'cannon fodder', should address:-
are 'conscripts' themselves being properly informed about the tests
including the potential uses of data
are they being given the right not to take part by declining to join
the forces
are they given the results of the tests, including the way they are
descibes as being of 'low intelligence'
if they are perceived to be at risk of suicide are they being advised
not to join the forces and given the reason
are their relatives being informed of genetic testing
is there any consent process which may include living relatives
Rapid Response:
Re: For whom is this study valid?
If this sort of testing is still going on it raises a number of
questions which organisations which represent the interests of those who
risk their lives in war, especially those who have historically been used
as 'cannon fodder', should address:-
are 'conscripts' themselves being properly informed about the tests
including the potential uses of data
are they being given the right not to take part by declining to join
the forces
are they given the results of the tests, including the way they are
descibes as being of 'low intelligence'
if they are perceived to be at risk of suicide are they being advised
not to join the forces and given the reason
are their relatives being informed of genetic testing
is there any consent process which may include living relatives
and why are men only being targeted
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