Genetic testing and human welfare: reply to Hall
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The concept of genetic testing to prevent the spread of incurable diseases and its relation to social benefits and costs were examined. It was suggested that the utility of genetic testing is that it would prevent parents from having to experience the agonizing death of their children. It was argued that there was a difference between state-imposed eugenics and voluntary eugenics. As to the issue of employment discrimination, it was suggested that there are anti-discrimination laws which the courts enforce.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 1996
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Health insurance coverage and the macroeconomy
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The impact of macroeconomic conditions of 2001 recession on the loss of health insurance coverage for adult men in United States is examined.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 2005
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