Genes of inequality

New drugs and treatments based on genetic research are set to widen existing disparities in access to medical treatment as only the rich will be able to afford the new treatments.

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Published in:Unesco courier (Paris, France) France), 1999-09, Vol.52 (9), p.35
Main Author: Bougerra, Mohamed Larbi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Bioethics
Genetic engineering
Genetics
Health care
Pharmaceutical research
Science and state
Social aspects
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Summary:New drugs and treatments based on genetic research are set to widen existing disparities in access to medical treatment as only the rich will be able to afford the new treatments.
ISSN:0041-5278
1993-8616