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August 13, 2026Journal of Community GeneticsOpen Access

Trends in awareness and uptake of genetic testing among the United States population, 2011–2022

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis shows increased genetic testing awareness and uptake in the U.S., highlighting sociodemographic disparities.

Key Points

  • Evaluate national trends in genetic testing awareness and usage from 2011 to 2022.
  • Cross-sectional analysis of nationally representative data from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS)
  • Participants included 22,256 respondents across multiple survey cycles
  • Linear regression assessed trends, multivariable logistic regression estimated odds ratios for sociodemographic factors.
  • Genetic testing awareness increased from 36.6% in 2011 to 81.7% in 2022 (p < .001)
  • Uptake of genetic testing rose from 21.4% in 2020 to 35.6% in 2022 (p < .001)
  • Awareness gaps were identified among older individuals, males, and various racial/ethnic groups.

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A 2026 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76062b0e0cff3f63f22ehttps://doi.org/10.1007/s12687-026-00924-5
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