Year: 1999
Module:Genetics Research
Variable:PREGTEST
Genetic tests can also be taken from unborn babies while still in the womb, to show if the child is likely to be born with a serious medical condition, but such tests carry some risks.
Which of the statements on this card comes closest to your view?
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% |
All pregnant women should be offered such tests |
46 |
Only women where there is special reason to suspect a proble |
41 |
Such tests should not be allowed at all |
8 |
(dont know) |
5 |
Go to results for men and women, people of different ages and people of different religions.
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Results for men and women
|
|
% |
| Male | Female |
All pregnant women should be offered such tests |
47 |
45 |
Only women where there is special reason to suspect a proble |
39 |
43 |
Such tests should not be allowed at all |
9 |
8 |
(dont know) |
6 |
4 |
Results for people of different ages
|
|
% |
| 18-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55-64 | 65+ |
All pregnant women should be offered such tests |
47 |
48 |
50 |
50 |
40 |
37 |
Only women where there is special reason to suspect a proble |
44 |
45 |
39 |
41 |
41 |
39 |
Such tests should not be allowed at all |
6 |
5 |
9 |
7 |
12 |
11 |
(dont know) |
3 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
13 |
Results for people of different religions
|
|
% |
| Catholic | Protestant | No religion |
All pregnant women should be offered such tests |
42 |
47 |
55 |
Only women where there is special reason to suspect a proble |
44 |
40 |
39 |
Such tests should not be allowed at all |
10 |
8 |
4 |
(dont know) |
5 |
5 |
2 |
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