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Health Data Discrimination

Meaning

Health Data Discrimination refers to the unethical or illegal practice of treating an individual unfairly based on predictive insights derived from their physiological, genetic, or biometric data. In the context of hormonal health, this could involve denying an individual health insurance coverage or employment based on genetic markers suggesting a predisposition to an endocrine disorder or longitudinal data indicating hormonal fluctuations. This practice fundamentally undermines the principle of equitable access to wellness and care. The existence of robust legal and ethical frameworks is essential to prevent personal health information from being weaponized against the individual.