What Was the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)of 2008 Designed

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Multiple Choice

What was the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 designed to prevent from happening?

• A) Abuse of genetic information in employment and health insurance decisions
• B) Genetic counselors from reporting results to the health insurance companies
• C) Mandatory genetics testing of all individuals with certain diseases
• D) Information sharing between biobanks that are studying the same genetic disorders

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Definitions:

Exchange

The act of giving one thing and receiving another, especially of the same type or value, in return.

Disequilibrium

The condition that exists in a market when the plans of buyers do not match those of sellers; a temporary mismatch between quantity supplied and quantity demanded as the market seeks equilibrium

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to influence or regulate various activities in its economy, which can include fiscal policy, monetary policy, tariffs, and regulation.

Mismatch

A situation where there is a discrepancy or lack of alignment between two or more factors, often leading to inefficiency.