Chapter 1.3, Problem 30CQ

Summary Introduction

To explain:

Whether the woman having genes for high risk for developing cancer and Alzheimer disease is morally or legally obligated to tell her children and close relatives about the genetic testing.

Introduction:

In the present scenario, a $45$-year-old woman had undergone genetic testing which have revealed that she is at high risk for developing colon cancer and Alzheimer disease. Her children have inherited $50\%$ of her gene and they may also be at increased risk for these diseases.