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. 2022 Apr 4;216(6):278-280.
doi: 10.5694/mja2.51454. Epub 2022 Mar 10.

Population DNA screening for medically actionable disease risk in adults

Paul A Lacaze  1 , Jane Tiller  1 , Ingrid Winship  2   3 ; DNA Screen Investigator Group
Collaborators, Affiliations

Population DNA screening for medically actionable disease risk in adults

Paul A Lacaze et al. Med J Aust. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Genetic counselling; Mass screening; Population health.

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