The impact of genomics on public health practice. - PubMed - NCBI
The impact of genomics on public health practice.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
Genomic science is developing rapidly, and engagement of public health professionals will be necessary to appraise new technologies and use them effectively. SOURCES OF DATA:
We use established domains of public health and draw on the literature and expert knowledge to illustrate how genomic technologies give rise to new applications. AREAS OF AGREEMENT:
Genomic technologies are useful in rare inherited disease, including population screening programmes, in health care and for surveillance, diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease. AREAS OF CONTROVERSY:
It is less clear when and how genetic susceptibility testing will be used for common chronic disease prevention or protection from environmental hazards. GROWING POINTS:
Developments in public health practice will be necessary to ensure rapid and effective implementation of genomic science. AREAS TIMELY FOR DEVELOPING RESEARCH:
Public health researchers should address how to accelerate the implementation of genomics for health benefit in developed and developing countries. © The Author 2014. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.
KEYWORDS:
developing world; genetics; genomics; health protection; personalized prevention; public health; screening
- PMID:
- 25368375
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