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Genetic Epidemiology

Meaning

Genetic Epidemiology is a specialized scientific discipline that investigates the role of inherited factors and their interaction with environmental and lifestyle exposures in the etiology, distribution, and control of human diseases and traits within families and populations. It aims to quantify the heritability of a complex condition and identify the specific genes or genetic variants that contribute to disease risk. This field provides the statistical and quantitative framework necessary to bridge the gap between molecular genetics and public health. Its findings are essential for developing risk prediction models and targeted preventive strategies in clinical medicine.