Article
Genetics and public health--evolution, or revolution?
Journal of epidemiology and community health - 1 Nov 2004
Halliday Jane L, Collins Veronica R, Aitken Mary Anne, Richards Martin P M, Olsson Craig A
Abstract excerpt
During the 19th and early 20th century, public health and genetics shared common ground through similar approaches to health promotion in the population. By the mid-20th century there was a division between public health and genetics, with eugenicists estranged and clinical genetics focused on single gene disorders, usually only relevant to small numbers of people. Now through a common interest in the aetiology...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.