Dna Profile Case Study

I feel better informed to answer the question of whether I would want to obtain my DNA profile after researching this subject more thoroughly. With the little I knew before researching this subject I would be inclined to say that I would want my DNA profile especially now that the market prices for these services seems to be decreasing since first made available to the public. I am also going to go out on a limb here and say that it is probably pretty accurate to assume that the average person also lacks understanding of all the intricacies that go along with having their DNA profile data made known.

Sure it is nice to have this type of information in order to learn what common diseases and conditions we are vulnerable too such as those in particular that tend to go undiagnosed for a while yet can reap so much damage if not diagnosed early on. The three most common that come to mind are Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Cancer. Knowing this information early on can …show more content…
The information could be used to exclude individuals such as the controversy goes with insurance carriers reluctant to cover pre-existing diseases. What if an employer used it against you for a job or a bank would not give you a loan simply by assuming that one might have a shorter life span? The implications of having this powerful information can impact more than just your health and as a result, I am just slightly a little more apprehensive about obtaining a DNA profile. The other thing is that at my current age level I see that it would only bring more worries and stress to my life. I would rather live out the remaining portion left of my life with as little stress as possible. After all, I have enough to worry about already with the now vs. the implications of knowing the