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. 2009 Oct;5(10):525-6.
doi: 10.1038/nrneurol.2009.153.

Neurodegenerative disease. Genetic discrimination in Huntington disease

Stefan M Pulst  1
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Neurodegenerative disease. Genetic discrimination in Huntington disease

Stefan M Pulst. Nat Rev Neurol. 2009 Oct.

Abstract

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.

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