This statistic depicts the percentage of U.S. adults that would be interested in having genetic testing for select reasons as of 2018. According to the data, 85 percent of respondents would be interested in genetic testing to diagnose a specific disease or condition.
Percentage of U.S. adults that would be interested in getting genetic testing for select reasons as of 2018
Characteristic
Percentage of respondents
To diagnose a specific disease or condition
51%
To determine if you are at risk for any diseases or conditions
67%
To determine if you would pass the risk of a disease or condition to children
48%
To learn more about your heritage or family history
85%
To determine the best method of treatment for a disease or condition
48%
An amniocentesis or genetic counseling during you or your partner's pregnancy
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AP-NORC. (June 13, 2018). Percentage of U.S. adults that would be interested in getting genetic testing for select reasons as of 2018 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/915429/reasons-adults-wanted-to-try-genetic-testing-us/
AP-NORC. "Percentage of U.S. adults that would be interested in getting genetic testing for select reasons as of 2018." Chart. June 13, 2018. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/915429/reasons-adults-wanted-to-try-genetic-testing-us/
AP-NORC. (2018). Percentage of U.S. adults that would be interested in getting genetic testing for select reasons as of 2018. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/915429/reasons-adults-wanted-to-try-genetic-testing-us/
AP-NORC. "Percentage of U.S. Adults That Would Be Interested in Getting Genetic Testing for Select Reasons as of 2018." Statista, Statista Inc., 13 Jun 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/915429/reasons-adults-wanted-to-try-genetic-testing-us/
AP-NORC, Percentage of U.S. adults that would be interested in getting genetic testing for select reasons as of 2018 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/915429/reasons-adults-wanted-to-try-genetic-testing-us/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Percentage of U.S. adults that would be interested in getting genetic testing for select reasons as of 2018 [Graph], AP-NORC, June 13, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/915429/reasons-adults-wanted-to-try-genetic-testing-us/
