Abstract
With the evolution of molecular biology, specifically genetics, it appeared that finally science would provide the long-sought answers to health disparities and disproportionate burdens of poor health outcomes among humans. However, it has been found that there are even more questions today regarding identifying the genetic sources of risk for human disease. This article brings together the current evidence regarding the contribution of individual genetic variability toward the risk of developing chronic disease: But it is emphasized that the risk is not absolute; it is relative. In other words, genetic predisposition is not a guarantee that you will develop a disease; it only raises the likelihood that you will.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Environmental Health |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 215-223 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780444639523 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780444639516 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Disease
- Disparities
- Environment
- Gene
- Genomics
- Genotype
- Phenotype
- Polymorphisms
- Prevention
- Public health
- Risk
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Environmental Science(all)