ReviewAmerican journal of public health1996
From genes to public health: the applications of genetic technology in disease prevention. Genetics Working Group.
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- Association of education & lifestyle factors with the perception of genetic knowledge on the development of lung cancer.The Indian journal of medical research · 2016Article
- Personalised medicine: a critique on the future of health care.Journal of bioethical inquiry · 2013Article
- A population approach to precision medicine.American journal of preventive medicine · 2012Article
- Public health action in genomics is now needed beyond newborn screening.Public health genomics · 2012Review
- Lay perceptions of predictive testing for diabetes based on DNA test results versus family history assessment: a focus group study.BMC public health · 2011Article
- Current priorities for public health practice in addressing the role of human genomics in improving population health.American journal of preventive medicine · 2011Article
- Ethical issues in predictive genetic testing: a public health perspective.Journal of medical ethics · 2006Article
- Genetic testing for lung cancer risk: if physicians can do it, should they?Journal of general internal medicine · 2002Review
- The genomic era: a crucial role for the public health sciences.Environmental health perspectives · 2000Article
- Human variability and susceptibility to trichloroethylene.Environmental health perspectives · 2000Review
- The human genome project: a false dawn?. Interview by Judy Jones.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 1999Article
- Comment: genetics and public health.American journal of public health · 1996Article
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Abstract
objectivesWith advances in the Human Genome Project, the implications of genetic technology in disease prevention should be assessed.
methodsThe paradigm suggested in The Future of Public Health--assessment, policy development, and assurance--was used to examine the continuum from genetic technology to public health practice.
resultsFirst, important public health functions are to (1) assess the impact of genes and their interactions with modifiable disease risk factors on the health status of the population and (2) assess the impact and safety of genetic testing on the population. Second, given the many implications of genetic testing, the public health community should participate in policy development related to the timing and use of genetic testing in disease prevention. Third, whenever appropriate, the public health community needs to ensure the development of public health genetics programs (e.g. newborn screening) and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the use of genetic testing in disease prevention.
conclusionsAlthough most current genetic tests are not ready for disease prevention, there is an important role for the public health community in translating genetic technology into disease prevention.
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