Equity in Health: Consideration of Race and Ethnicity in Precision Medicine

Trends Genet. 2020 Nov;36(11):807-809. doi: 10.1016/j.tig.2020.07.001. Epub 2020 Jul 22.

Abstract

The causes for disparities in implementation of precision medicine are complex, due in part to differences in clinical care and a lack of engagement and recruitment of under-represented populations in studies. New tools and large genetic cohorts can change these circumstances and build access to personalized medicine for disadvantaged populations.

Keywords: genetic ancestry; genomics; health disparities; health equity; personalized medicine.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care / standards*
  • Ethnicity / statistics & numerical data*
  • Health Equity / standards*
  • Health Equity / trends
  • Health Services Accessibility / standards*
  • Healthcare Disparities / trends*
  • Humans
  • Precision Medicine / trends*
  • Quality Improvement