Australia - preferred use of genetic profile data 2018

This statistic shows the results of a survey into consumer preferences for the use of personal genetic profile data in Australia in 2018. During the period considered, 65 percent of respondents said they would allow their doctor to use a tool that analyzes genetic data for potential health risks.

Consumer acceptance for the usage of personal genetic profile data for various purposes in Australia in 2018

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Release date

August 2018

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Region

Australia

Survey time period

October 2017 to January 2018

Number of respondents

1,031 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: If you had your genetic profile available to you would you... ...allow your doctor to use a tool that analyzes genetic data it for health risks? ...add your genetic profile to your electronic health record? ...allow a university or public research agency to use it anonymously for research purposes? ...submit it anonymously to a publicly accessible online database for research purposes? ...allow an app or online service (provided by a technology company) to have access and analyze the data for health risks?

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