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Precision Medicine from a Public Health Perspective
Ramya Ramaswami1, Ronald Bayer2, Sandro Galea3
1Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust, Hammersmith Hospital, London W12 0HS, United Kingdom;
Annual Review of Public Health
|November 23, 2017
Summary
Precision medicine (PM) shows promise but may divert funding from public health initiatives. Aligning PM with public health goals is crucial for maximizing population health impact.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Genomics
- Translational Medicine
Background:
- Precision medicine (PM) has seen significant investment for novel therapies and disease prevention.
- Concerns exist that PM investments may detract from established public health measures.
- The alignment of PM with public health goals, especially for chronic diseases like cancer and obesity, remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the promise of precision medicine (PM).
- To identify limitations of PM from a population health perspective.
- To propose an approach for aligning PM with public health aims.
Main Methods:
- Review of PM's demonstrated areas of promise.
- Analysis of PM's limitations concerning population health.
- Discussion on integrating PM with public health strategies.
Main Results:
- PM offers potential for targeted therapies and disease prevention.
- PM's focus on individual-level interventions may neglect broader population health needs.
- Current PM strategies may not fully address public health challenges like obesity and cancer.
Conclusions:
- Precision medicine (PM) has potential but requires careful consideration of its impact on public health.
- A balanced approach is needed to ensure PM complements, rather than compromises, public health efforts.
- Integrating PM with public health principles can enhance overall population health outcomes.
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