Life insurance fears deterring Australians from having genetic testing

New laws needed to stop genetic discrimination after report finds people are concerned their insurance will ask for results when issuing policiesFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet ourmorning and afternoon news emails,free app ordaily news podcastConcerns about insurance are stopping Australians from having life-saving genetic testing.Genetic screening can help prevent, diagnose and treat some conditions, however the life insurance industry is still allowed to ask for results when issuing some policies.Sign up for Guardian Australia ’s free morning and afternoonemail newsletters for your daily news roundupContinue reading...
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