ICARE Social Media Post January 2023

Why is diversity in genomics studies important?

Did you know that about 80% of genomics data comes from European populations, yet they only make up about 16% of the world population? This bias means Europeans stand to benefit the most, while important associations for other ancestry groups may be missed.

Not including diverse populations in genomics research can further WIDEN disparities!

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