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Direct linkVadaparampil, Susan T.; Azzarello, Lora; Pickard, Jennifer; Jacobsen, Paul B. – American Journal of Health Education, 2007
Background: Melanoma is a serious skin cancer that has been on the rise in the United States. Some genetic component is apparent. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify demographic, clinical, attitudinal, and health belief factors associated with intention to obtain genetic testing for hereditary melanoma among unaffected first-degree…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Demography, Attitude Measures, Health Education
Pines, Maya – 1984
The science of genetics is perceived to offer hope that a large number of the 3,000 inherited diseases which afflict human beings may be prevented or controlled. This document addresses some of the advances that have been made in this field. It includes an introduction and sections on: "The Beginning of Human Genetics"; "Unlocking the Secrets of…
Descriptors: Cancer, Disease Control, Diseases, DNA
