Public health genomics
Subtitle: the essentials
By: Claudia N. Mikail ; foreword by Dorothy S. Lane.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2008
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 275
ISBN-13: 9780787986841
Subjects: Genomics; Medical genetics; Genomics; Genetic Diseases, Inborn -- genetics; Genetic Predisposition to Disease -- genetics; Genetics, Medical; Public Health
Description: "This book is beautifully written for health professionals and students in the fields of public health, medicine, and genetics. Because of Dr. Mikail's ability to explain complex concepts clearly, it also effectively educates the community-at-large about core principles in genomics, increasing awareness in patients, families, and nonprofessionals alike." Samuel Rahbar, MD, PhD, professor, Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, City of Hope National Medical Center. Book cover.

"Centered around CDC genomics competencies for public health professionals, Dr. Mikail's book provides a solid background in the core scientific and social issues surrounding public health genomics. As we strive to apply our understanding of genetics toward developing more effective disease prediction and prevention strategies for individuals and populations, students and practitioners will find this text an increasingly valuable resource in daily practice." R.J. Desnick, PhD, MD, professor and chairman, Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York University. Book cover.

"One of the first of its kind, this book brilliantly integrates the previously disparate fields of genomics and public health in a well-written introductory text that is a must-read for students in public health, medicine, and anyone interested in the health profession." Barbara Nemesure, PhD, associate professor, Department of Preventive Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook. Book cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Past, present, and future of public health genomics; title: Genomics and government; title: Basic molecular genetics; title: Mutations, population genetics, and ethnicity; title: Inheritance patterns and family history; title: Genetic epidemiology and gene-environment interactions; title: Genetic information, ethics, and the law; title: Toxicology, teratology, and prenatal diagnosis; title: Preconceptional genetic screening and cultural competence; title: Metabolic disorders and newborn screening; title: Pediatric genetics and health supervision; title: Adult genetics, genetic counseling, and health behavior; title: Health economics, health disparities, and genetic services; title: Genomics and communicable disease control; title: Hot topics in genomics; title: Bioinformatics and genomics online.