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Handbook of Genomics and the Family

Part of the book series: Issues in Clinical Child Psychology ((ICCP))

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This volume has provided a broad and comprehensive review of psychosocial and behavioral concerns of children, adolescents, and their families in the context of genomic medicine and health care. In addition to considering current applications for genomics in this population, including prenatal and newborn screening and carrier testing, it also tackled the major issues involved in the future translation of genomics to primary prevention among young and healthy individuals.

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  1. Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA

    Suzanne C. O’Neill

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    Kenneth P. Tercyak

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O’Neill, S.C. (2010). Public Health Genomics. In: Tercyak, K. (eds) Handbook of Genomics and the Family. Issues in Clinical Child Psychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-5800-6_23

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