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Human genome epidemiology : building the evidence for using genetic information to improve health and prevent disease /

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This text describes the role that epidemiologic methods play in the continuum from gene discovery to the development and application of genetic tests. It provides a foundation that should help researchers, policy makers and practitioners integrate genomics into medical and public health practice.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Khoury, Muin J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Genetic disorders > Epidemiology.
Medical genetics > Methodology.
Genomics.
Genetic screening.
Human genome.
Genetics, Medical > methods
Genetic Diseases, Inborn > epidemiology
Genetic Predisposition to Disease > epidemiology
Genetic Testing
Genome, Human
Genomics
Maladies génétiques > Épidémiologie.
Génétique médicale > Méthodologie.
Génomique.
Dépistage génétique.
Génome humain.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > Genetic.
MEDICAL > Genetics.
Human genome
Genetic screening
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This text describes the role that epidemiologic methods play in the continuum from gene discovery to the development and application of genetic tests. It provides a foundation that should help researchers, policy makers and practitioners integrate genomics into medical and public health practice.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiii, 676 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780195398441
0195398440
9780199776023
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9781282544529
9786612544521
661254452X
0199749345
9780199749348