The Policy of Public Health Genomics in Italy

Overview

Journal Health Policy

Specialties Health Services
Public Health

Date 2013 Mar 8

PMID 23466031

Citations 18

Authors

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.

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