"The report reveals that:
- Genetic tests cannot accurately predict which workers will suffer future disability or illness. Many false test results are likely.
- Despite their poor predictive value, many employers wish to use genetic test results and many research projects are seeking to identify people who are ‘genetically susceptible' to workplace hazards.
- If genetic tests were used, large numbers of people would need to be excluded from employment to try to prevent a single case of workplace illness. Workplace hazards affect everyone – not just people with ‘bad genes' – so the remaining workers would still be at risk.
- People with adverse genetic test results but no symptoms are not protected by the existing Disabilities Discrimination Act."

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