TY - BOOK AU - Khoury,Muin J. AU - Burke,Wylie AU - Thomson,Elizabeth J. TI - Genetics and public health in the 21st century: using genetic information to improve health and prevent disease SN - 0195128303 (alk. paper) AV - RB155.65 .G465 2000 U1 - 616.042 KHO 21 PY - 2000/// CY - Oxford, New York PB - Oxford University Press KW - Human Genome Project KW - Genetic screening KW - Public health KW - Medical genetics KW - Public Health KW - Epidemiology, Molecular KW - Genetic Engineering KW - Genetic Predisposition to Disease KW - prevention & control KW - Genetic Screening KW - Genetics, Biochemical KW - Health Planning KW - Preventive Medicine N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Contributors ; Part 1: Genetics and Public Health: An Overview ; 1. Genetics and Public Health: A Framework for the Integration of Human Genetics into Public Health Practice ; 2. Genetics and Public Health: Historical Perspectives and Current Challenges and Opportunities ; 3. The Human Genome Project: Evolving Status and Emerging Opportunities for Disease Prevention ; 4. Models of Public Health Genetic Policy Development ; 5. The Multidisciplinary Nature of Public Health Genetics in Research and Education ; Part 2: Public Health Assessment ; 6. Epidemiology, Molecular Biology, and Public Health ; 7. Surveillance for Birth Defects and Genetic Diseases ; 8. Surveillance for Hemophilia and Inherited Hematologic Diseases ; 9. Public Health Assessment of Genetic Predisposition to Cancer ; 10. Public Health Assessment of Genetic Susceptibility to Infectious Diseases: Malaria, Tuberculosis, and HIV ; 11. Public Health Assessment of Genetic Information in the Occupational Setting ; Part 3: Evaluation of Genetic Testing ; 12. Medical and Public Health Strategies for Ensuring the Quality of Genetic Testing ; 13. Newborn Screening Quality Assurance ; Part 4: Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Population Interventions ; 14. Public Health Needs Assessment for State-Based Genetic Services Delivery ; 15. Access to Genetic Services in the United States: A Challenge to Genetics in Public Health ; 16. Community Genetics in The Netherlands ; 17. Delivery of Genetic Services in Developing Countries ; 18. Genetics and Prevention Effectiveness ; 19. Impact of Genetic Information and Genetic Counseling on Public Health ; 20. Lessons Learned from Newborn Screening for Phenylketonuria ; 21. Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis: A Paradigm for Public Health ; 22. Newborn Screeing for Sickle Cell Disease: Public Health Impact and Evaluation ; 23. Public Health Strategies to Prevent the Complications of Hemochromatosis ; 24. Applying Genetic Strategies to Prevent Atherosclerosis ; Part 5: Genetics and Public Health: Ethical, Legal and Social Issues ; 25. Genetics, Public Health, and the Law ; 26. Genetics and Public Health: Informed Consent Beyond the Clinical Encounter ; 27. Public Health Surveillance of Genetic Information: Ethical and Legal Responses to Social Risk ; Part 6: Communication, Education, and Information Dissemination ; 28. Principles and Practices of Communication Processes for Genetics in Public Health ; 29. Training in Public Health Genetics ; 30. Consumer Perspectives on Genetic Testing: Lessons Learned ; 31. Using the Internet to Disseminate Genetics Information for Public Health ; Index UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0605/99049548-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0605/99049548-t.html ER -