Questions raised over 'racist' Cystic fibrosis screening

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Jess Ragusa, who is living with Cystic fibrosis, with her son Cooper. Source: Supplied

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New research suggests current screening for Cystic fibrosis is not suitable for Australia's multicultural population with one expert even labelling the tests as "racist". In Australia, about one in 2,500 babies is born with the genetic condition which shortens their life expectancy and requires lifelong medical treatment.

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