title: The policy of public health genomics in Italy.
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.
authors: Institute of Hygiene, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy. benedetto.simone@yahoo.it
authors: Benedetto
authors: B
authors: Simone
authors: Walter
authors: W
authors: Mazzucco
authors: Maria Rosaria
authors: MR
authors: Gualano
authors: Antonella
authors: A
authors: Agodi
authors: Domenico
authors: D
authors: Coviello
authors: Francesca
authors: F
authors: Dagna Bricarelli
authors: Bruno
authors: B
authors: Dallapiccola
authors: Emilio
authors: E
authors: Di Maria
authors: Antonio
authors: A
authors: Federici
authors: Maurizio
authors: M
authors: Genuardi
authors: Liliana
authors: L
authors: Varesco
authors: Walter
authors: W
authors: Ricciardi
authors: Stefania
authors: S
authors: Boccia
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D023281:Genomics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006285:Health Planning; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D011634:Public Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*