NYC battling sudden, unexpected deaths with free genetic testing for at-risk people

New York City is taking aim at sudden and unexpected deaths.

There are at least 500 of them in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.

Tuesday, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner announced it will provide free genetic screening for at-risk family members of those who suddenly and unexpectedly die…

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