Year: 1999
Module:Genetics Research
Variable:GENEMPL
People can take genetic tests to tell them whether they are likely to develop a serious genetic condition in the future.

Now suppose someone who is applying for a job has had such a genetic test. Should the employer have the right to see the result of this test, or not?

 

%

Definitely should

2

Probably should

14

Probably should not

21

Definitely should not

57

Other (specify)

1

(dont know)

6

 

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Results for men and women

 

%

 

Male

Female

Definitely should

2

2

Probably should

16

13

Probably should not

22

20

Definitely should not

54

59

Other (specify)

1

0

(dont know)

6

6

  

 

Results for people of different ages

 

%

 

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Definitely should

2

3

2

3

2

2

Probably should

14

14

14

14

13

15

Probably should not

17

22

22

19

22

23

Definitely should not

60

60

59

60

55

43

Other (specify)

0

0

1

1

2

1

(dont know)

7

2

3

4

7

15

 

  

Results for people of different religions

 

%

 

Catholic

Protestant

No religion

Definitely should

1

3

3

Probably should

15

14

15

Probably should not

21

22

15

Definitely should not

56

55

66

Other (specify)

0

1

1

(dont know)

7

6

1

 

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