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Muin J Khoury1, M Scott Bowen1, Mindy Clyne2, W David Dotson1, Marta L Gwinn3, Ridgely Fisk Green1, Katherine Kolor1, Juan L Rodriguez4, Anja Wulf1, Wei Yu1.
Abstract
In this paper, we review the evolution of the field of public health genomics in the United States in the past two decades. Public health genomics focuses on effective and responsible translation of genomic science into population health benefits. We discuss the relationship of the field to the core public health functions and essential services, review its evidentiary foundation, and provide examples of current US public health priorities and applications. We cite examples of publications to illustrate how Genetics in Medicine reflected the evolution of the field. We also reflect on how public-health genomics is contributing to the emergence of "precision public health" with near-term opportunities offered by the US Precision Medicine (AllofUs) Initiative.Entities:
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29240076 PMCID: PMC6384815 DOI: 10.1038/gim.2017.211
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Genet Med ISSN: 1098-3600 Impact factor: 8.822