| Characteristic | Percentage of respondents |
|---|---|
| Ever used a commercially available genetic/DNA test | 25% |
| To understand my family history/discover distant relatives or ancestry | 15% |
| To determine whether I have an increased risk for certain types of cancer | 9% |
| To learn how my DNA influences my physical or emotional traits | 8% |
| To determine if I carry or have an increased risk for other medical diseases/conditions | 7% |
| Other | 1% |
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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."
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