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B. Should employers have the right not to hire workers if tests show they have an inherited tendency to develop certain forms of cancer or heart disease, or should they not have the right?
Employers' right not to hire by genetic test results · Asked in 1 wave, 1991 · 993 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Should | Should not | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 11% | 89% | 993 | ±4 | |
| Less than high school | 18% | 82% | 195 | ±8 | |
| High school | 11% | 89% | 331 | ±6 | |
| Some college | 10% | 90% | 261 | ±7 | |
| Bachelor's | 7% | 93% | 141 | ±9 | |
General Social Survey 1991 · 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 1991 | 1991-02-09 to 1991-05-06 | face to face | 1,517 | 993 |
| Postgraduate † |
| 7% |
| 93% |
| 58 |
| ±14 |