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B. Some people say that genetic screening may cause trouble. Others think it is a wonderful medical advance. Based on what you know, do you think genetic screening will do more harm than good or more good than harm?
Genetic screening: more harm or more good · Asked in 1 wave, 1996 · 473 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Harm > good | Good > harm | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 33% | 67% | 473 | ±5 | |
| Protestant | 31% | 69% | 273 | ±6 | |
| Catholic | 35% | 65% | 117 | ±10 | |
| Jewish † | Too few respondents | – | – | 10 | ±35 |
| Other faith † | Too few respondents | – | – | 20 | ±25 |
| None † |
General Social Survey 1996 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1996 | 1996-02-01 to 1996-05-25 | face to face | 2,904 | 473 |
| 31% |
| 69% |
| 53 |
| ±15 |