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The Human Genome Project: A Public Health Perspective

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The Human Genome Project: A Public Health Perspective


Welcome to A Public Health Perspective, the Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention's highlights page. Researching the weekly update, OGDP finds scientific literature that reports on discoveries of genetic variants, related disease outcomes, and the complex social, legal, and ethical issues surrounding genetic discoveries. A Public Health Perspective focuses on a single topic and provides you with information relevant to public health practice.

This week we are examining the public health perspective of the Human Genome Project. (June 2000)

" As the work of the Human Genome Project progresses, opportunities to use genetic information safely and effectively to improve health and prevent disease will continue to emerge.  Gene sequencing and discovery are only the beginning." 
Muin J. Khoury MD,PhD, Director,
Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention

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The Public Health Perspective
 
   
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Human Genome Project Information
 
   
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Genetic Information
 
   
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Last Updated August 12, 2004