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Frequencies of Consent to DNA collection by Race/Ethnicity (N, %).†
| Race/Ethnicity | Consent to Saliva Collection | Consent to Archive |
|---|---|---|
| Whites | 8051 (0.96) | 6822 (0.82) |
| Blacks | 3348 (0.96) | 2523 (0.72) |
| Hispanics | 2393 (0.96) | 1883 (0.75) |
| Other‡ | 1335 (0.95) | 997 (0.71) |
| Total | 15,140 (0.96) | 12,234 (0.78) |
Unweighted N and percentages, excluding four incarcerated respondents for whom saliva collection was prohibited.
Includes Asian, Native American, and other Non-Hispanics.
