The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment Was a Clinical Study Conducted from 1932-1972

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Essay

The Tuskegee syphilis experiment was a clinical study conducted from 1932-1972 by the U.S.Public Health Service to document the effects of untreated syphilis in African American men who believed they were simply receiving free health care from the U.S.government.List and discuss the ethical standards that have been violated by this experiment.

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Definitions:

Human Genome Project

A scientific research project aimed at mapping and understanding all the genes of the human species.

Polygenic Traits

Traits that are controlled by more than one gene, often resulting in a continuous range of possible phenotypes, such as height or skin color.

Dichotomous Traits

Characteristics or qualities that can be divided into two distinctly opposite categories or states, with no intermediate stages.

Adaptive Behaviour

A person's ability to adjust to new situations, meet social standards, and maintain daily living skills.