What Are Some Applications of Pharmacogenomics in Public Health?
Pharmacogenomics has several applications in public health: - Drug Development: It can speed up the process of drug development by identifying genetic markers that predict drug response. - Adverse Drug Reaction Prevention: By understanding genetic predispositions to adverse drug reactions, public health officials can develop strategies to minimize these risks. - Epidemiological Studies: It enhances the accuracy of epidemiological studies by accounting for genetic variability in drug response, leading to more robust public health policies.
