Table 1.
Breakdown of proband referrals for MODY genetic testing and MODY pick-up rate by ethnic group
| Ethnic group | n | % | MODY mutation (n) | Pick-up rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All groups | 4688 | 1180 | 25.2 | |
| Individuals with known ethnicity | 4010 | 1083 | 27.0 | |
| White | 3472 | 86.6 | 1011 | 29.1 |
| South Asian | 293 | 7.3 | 37 | 12.6*** |
| African-Caribbean | 81 | 2 | 8 | 9.9 |
| Middle Eastern | 47 | 1.2 | 5 | 10.6 |
| South East Asian | 21 | 0.5 | 6 | 28.6 |
| Mixed/other | 96 | 2.4 | 16 | 16.7 |
| All non-white ethnic groups | 538 | 13.4 | 72 | 13.4 |
Statistical analysis was carried out using a χ 2 test on the two largest ethnic groups, white and South Asian
***p < 0.001 vs white individuals