The Role of Genomics in Public Health and Disease Prevention

Steinberg et al discuss the role of the CDC in dissecting the genetic etiologies of common diseases. Although new developments in genomic medicine will give physicians new tools for promoting health, preventing disease and managing illness, they will also create a new responsibility to ensure they a...

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2001-10, Vol.286 (13), p.1635-1635
Main Authors: Steinberg, Karen K, Gwinn, Marta, Khoury, Muin J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease
Genomics
Prevention
Public health
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Summary:Steinberg et al discuss the role of the CDC in dissecting the genetic etiologies of common diseases. Although new developments in genomic medicine will give physicians new tools for promoting health, preventing disease and managing illness, they will also create a new responsibility to ensure they are used wisely and well.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.286.13.1635-JMS1003-3-1