Genetic Epidemiology examines the role of genetic factors and their interaction with environmental influences in the occurrence of diseases within populations. It seeks to understand how inherited traits contribute to disease risk, distribution, and transmission. In public health, genetic epidemiology helps identify genetic susceptibility to conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and rare disorders. It also explores gene–environment interactions that influence health outcomes. This field supports risk prediction, targeted prevention strategies, and personalized approaches to disease control. Genetic epidemiology contributes to screening programs, family-based studies, and population-level risk assessment. Ethical considerations, data privacy, and equity are important aspects of its application. By integrating genetics with population health data, genetic epidemiology enhances understanding of disease mechanisms and supports more precise and effective public health interventions.
Title : Artificial radionuclides and evolutionary mismatch: Vulnerability of the colon, pancreas, diabetes, and arteries
Sebastiano Venturi, Department of Public Health of Rimini, Italy
Title : Specific strategies over the life course for early identification, prevention, treatment, and long-term support
Christopher Ashton, Center for Recovery, Canada
Title : Population health, public health and the social determinants of health: The state of the science
Adele Ann Webb, Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Title : The nutritional management of healthy menu plans
Iuliana Vintila, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania
Title : Healthcare system profiles and pandemic outcomes: A cross-country multi-dimensional scaling analysis of Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Germany
Giuseppe Orlando, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Title : Change your genes – change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier, USCF School of Medicine, United States