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Most people globally face 'high genetic risk' for three common diseases: Study

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Study finds most people carry high genetic risk for three common diseases

University of Exeter researchers have characterized the 'average' human genome for the first time, revealing that most people carry high genetic risk for around three of 28 common conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and schizophrenia, though this does not mean they are destined to become ill.

Oct 22, 2026·3 sourcesPreventive medicinePsychosis & schizophrenia spectrumPersonalized medicineChronic diseaseClinical genomicsGenetic testingCardiovascular diseasesGenomics
Study finds most people carry high genetic risk for three common diseases
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