Harnessing genomics and biotechnology to improve global health equity.
Science
; 294(5540): 87-9, 2001 Oct 05.
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ABSTRACT
With decisive and timely action, genome-related biotechnology can be harnessed to improve global health equity. In June 2002 in Kananaskis, Canada, leaders of the G8 industrial nations will develop an action plan to support implementation of the New African Initiative. By extending their discussion of health issues raised in the New African Initiative to include genomics, G8 leaders could signal their intention to increase global health equity by preventing a health genomics divide from developing. There are already some early and growing examples of genome-related biotechnology being applied successfully to health problems in developing countries. But how can genomics be systematically harnessed to benefit health in developing countries? We propose a five-point strategy, including research, capacity strengthening, consensus building, public engagement, and an investment fund.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Biotecnología
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Salud Global
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Genómica
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Países en Desarrollo
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Política de Salud
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Science
Año:
2001
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá
Pais de publicación:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA