Representation of skin tone: The use of medical imagery in the genetic counseling profession.

Lawri Sanders¹, Karen Mary Davalos², Iman Kashmola-Perez³, Ian M MacFarlane¹, Heewon Lee¹

¹Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

²Department of Chicano and Latinx Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

³Variantyx, Inc, Framingham, Massachusetts, USA.

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Abstract

The utilization of medical imagery featuring human bodies is a common practice in educational settings and patient interactions. However, these images predominantly depict white bodies and lighter skin tones, raising questions about their inclusivity and representation. This cross-sectional quantitative study addressed this gap by assessing the diversity of medical imagery in the genetic counselin…

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