The policy of public health genomics in Italy

Benedetto Simone; Walter Mazzucco; Maria Rosaria Gualano; Antonella Agodi; Domenico Coviello; Francesca Dagna Bricarelli; Bruno Dallapiccola; Emilio Di Maria; Antonio Federici; Maurizio Genuardi; Liliana Varesco; Walter Ricciardi; Stefania Boccia

doi:10.1016/j.healthpol.2013.01.015

The policy of public health genomics in Italy

Benedetto Simone, Walter Mazzucco, Maria Rosaria Gualano, Antonella Agodi, Domenico Coviello, Francesca Dagna Bricarelli, Bruno Dallapiccola, Emilio Di Maria, Antonio Federici, Maurizio Genuardi, Liliana Varesco, Walter Ricciardi, Stefania Boccia

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Abstract

Italy has a monitoring system for genetic testing, consisting in a periodic census of clinical and laboratory activities performed in the country. The experience is limited, however, concerning the translation of genomic testing for complex diseases into clinical practice. For the first time the Italian Ministry of Health has introduced a policy strategic plan on genomics and predictive medicine within the 2010-2012 National Prevention Plan. This achievement was supported by the Italian Network for Public Health Genomics (GENISAP) and will likely contribute to the integration of public health genomics into health care in the country. Our experience might be of interest not only in Italy, but in other high-income countries, struggling to keep a healthy economy and healthy citizens.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	214-219
Number of pages	6
Journal	Health Policy
Volume	110
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthpol.2013.01.015
Publication status	Published - 2013

Keywords

Delivery of Health Care
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Genetic Testing
Genomics
Health Planning
Health Policy
Humans
Italy
Public Health

UN SDGs

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The policy of public health genomics in Italy

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