What’s in your DNA? Poll of older adults shows high interest, with a dose of skepticism

A new poll shows that only a small percentage of people in their 50s and early 60s have had their DNA tested — either for medical reasons, to learn their ancestry or out of curiosity — but far more have an interest in getting tested. However, that desire to know more about their disease risk or heritage comes with a caveat: two-thirds said genetic testing could lead them to worry too much about their future health.

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