| Characteristic | Yes | No | Not sure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used a commercially available test to determine increased risk for cancer | 9% | 91% | - |
| Had a genetic test orded by a doctor to determine increased risk for certain types of cancer | 11% | 83% | 6% |
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Release date
October 2018
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Region
United States
Survey time period
July 10 to August 10, 2018
Number of respondents
4,038 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original question: "Have you ever used a commercially available genetic/DNA/genealogy test (i.e., a test performed via a blood draw or saliva sample) (e.g., 23andMe, Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, Living DNA, Vitagene, GPS Origins, etc.) for any of the following reasons? Please select all that apply."
"Have you ever had a genetic/DNA test ordered/performed by your doctor or a genetic specialist to determine your risk for certain types of cancer?"
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