Introduction to the special issue: psychological aspects of genomics and child health.
Introduction to the special issue: psychological aspects of genomics and child health.
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特刊介绍：基因组学和儿童健康的心理方面。
DOI：
10.1093/jpepsy/jsn127
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发表时间：
2009
影响因子：
3.6
通讯作者：
Tercyak,KennethP
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作者：
Tercyak,KennethP
The much-anticipated completion of the sequencing of the human genome (Lander et al., 2001; Venter et al., 2001) is expected to significantly alter our understanding of the genetic basis of several common chronic diseases and related health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and some forms of cancer (Pang, Baum, & Lam, 2000). As a result of this breakthrough, the ability to predict the onset of disease will be enhanced, and more advanced and effective disease prevention, control, and treatment strategies will likely result (Gottesman & Collins, 1994). In light of this, both the practice of medicine and the ways in which health care will be delivered are expected to change considerably (Taylor, Edwards, & Ku, 2006). Notable changes will include the offer of newer and greater numbers of diagnostic and predictive genetic tests to individuals (Chung, 2007), and the incorporation of genetic testing into routine, preventive medical care (Burke, 2004; Knottnerus, 2003; Qureshi, Modell, & Modell, 2004). At a population level, these changes may ultimately result in a more healthful nation (Collins, 1999).Predictive genetic tests are genetic tests typically offered to healthy persons so as to assist in the determination of their risks of developing given diseases later in life (Chung, 2007). Some of the more well-known predictive genetic tests are those for Huntington’s disease (Tibben, 2007), breast cancer (Bradbury & Olopade, 2007), and hemochromatosis (Burke, Reyes, & Imperatore, 2002). When partnered with information such as family history, environmental exposures, and lifestyle behaviors, risk information learned through genetic testing can be powerful and guide personal and medical decision making—including informing decisions about prevention and treatment options that are efficacious for a given individual’s risk profile (Beery & Williams, 2007; Reid & Emery, 2006).
