Author : Muin J. Khoury
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 33,76 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0195128303
The first broad survey of these two fields, this book deleniates a framework for integrating advances in human genetics into public health practice.
Author : MJ. Khoury
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 20,72 MB
Release : 2000
Category :
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Author : Muin Khoury
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 701 pages
File Size : 17,6 MB
Release : 2010-01-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0199749345
The first edition of Human Genome Epidemiology, published in 2004, discussed how the epidemiologic approach provides an important scientific foundation for studying the continuum from gene discovery to the development, applications and evaluation of human genome information in improving health and preventing disease. Since that time, advances in human genomics have continued to occur at a breathtaking pace. With contributions from leaders in the field from around the world, this new edition is a fully updated look at the ways in which genetic factors in common diseases are studied. Methodologic developments in collection, analysis and synthesis of data, as well as issues surrounding specific applications of human genomic information for medicine and public health are all discussed. In addition, the book focuses on practical applications of human genome variation in clinical practice and disease prevention. Students, clinicians, public health professionals and policy makers will find the book a useful tool for understanding the rapidly evolving methods of the discovery and use of genetic information in medicine and public health in the 21st century.
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 17,4 MB
Release : 2005-07-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309096073
Genomics is the study of the entire human genome. Genomics explores not only the actions of single genes, but also the interactions of multiple genes with each other and with the environment. As a result, genomics has great potential for improving the health of the public. However, realizing the benefits of genomics requires a systematic evaluation of its potential contributions and an understanding of the information necessary to facilitate the translation of research findings into public health strategies. In October 2004, the Institute of Medicine convened a workshop to discuss major scientific and policy issues related to genomics and public health, examine major supports for and challenges to the translation of genetic research into population health benefits, and suggest approaches for the integration of genomic information into strategies for promoting health and preventing disease. Implications of Genomics for Public Health summarizes the discussions and presentations from this workshop.
Author : Muin J. Khoury
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 37,68 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0195146743
This book describes the important role that epidemiologic methods play in the continuum from gene discovery to the development and application of genetic tests. It proceeds systematically from the fundamentals of genome technology and gene discovery, to epidemiologic approaches to gene characterization in the population, to the evaluation of genetic tests and their use in health services.
Author : Nancy Touchette
Publisher :
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,68 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Medical
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Author : Alison Stewart
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 18,60 MB
Release : 2007-05-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1139463292
Genetics, Health Care and Public Policy is an introduction to the new discipline of public health genetics. It brings together the insights of genetic and molecular science as a means of protecting and improving the health of the population. Its scope is wide and requires an understanding of genetics, epidemiology, public health and the principles of ethics, law and the social sciences. This book sets out the basic principles of public health genetics for a wide audience from those providing health care to those involved in establishing policy. The emphasis throughout the text is on providing an accessible introduction to the field. The content moves from the basic concepts, including definitions and history, through chapters on genetics, genetic technology, epidemiology, genetics in medicine, genetics in health services, ethical, legal and social implications, to the implications for health policy. It provides one-stop, introductory coverage of this rapidly developing and multidisciplinary field.
Author : Robin Bunton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 28,8 MB
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1134598114
The rapid advancement of genetic science, fuelled by the Human Genome Project and other related initiatives, promises a new kind of public health practice based on the pre-detection of disease according to calculations of genetic risk. This book by two well-known sociologists: * explores the implications of the new genetics for public health as a body of knowledge and a domain of practice * assesses the impact of new genetic information and technologies on conceptions of health, illness, embodiment, self and citizenship * critically examines the complex discourses surrounding human genetics and public health. The New Genetics and The Public's Health addresses the emerging social and political consequences of the new genetics and provides a stimulating critique of current research and practice in public health.
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 42,65 MB
Release : 1994-02-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309086604
Raising hopes for disease treatment and prevention, but also the specter of discrimination and "designer genes," genetic testing is potentially one of the most socially explosive developments of our time. This book presents a current assessment of this rapidly evolving field, offering principles for actions and research and recommendations on key issues in genetic testing and screening. Advantages of early genetic knowledge are balanced with issues associated with such knowledge: availability of treatment, privacy and discrimination, personal decision-making, public health objectives, cost, and more. Among the important issues covered: Quality control in genetic testing. Appropriate roles for public agencies, private health practitioners, and laboratories. Value-neutral education and counseling for persons considering testing. Use of test results in insurance, employment, and other settings.
Author : Claudia N. Mikail
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 16,95 MB
Release : 2008-11-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0470454415
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recognized genomics as a priority area in public health education. To help public health students and professionals achieve proficiency in the language of genetics and attain genomics competencies delineated by the CDC, this book offers an introduction to basic molecular genetics and discusses the relevance of genomics to such key public health issues as environmental health, ethnic health disparities, health policy and law, research ethics, maternal and child health, clinical preventive medicine, health behavior, health economics, and communicable disease control. Presented in a context that is easy to understand, the book serves as an accessible portal of entry into the world of public health genomics.
