Genes, behavior, and the social environment : moving beyond the nature/nurture debate /

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Assessing Interactions, Among Social, Behavioral, and Genetic Factors in Health
Other Authors: Hernandez, Lyla M., Blazer, Dan G., II 1944-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : National Academies Press, ©2006.
Series:Online access: National Academy of Sciences National Academies Press.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction 2 The Impact of Social and Cultural Environment on Health 3 Genetics and Health 4 Genetic, Environmental, and Personality Determinants of Health Risk Behaviors 5 Sex/Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Health 6 Embedded Relationships Among Social, Behavioral, and Genetic Factors 7 Animal Models 8 Study Design and Analysis for Assessment of Interactions 9 Infrastructure 10 Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications 11 Conclusion APPENDIXES A Methodology: Data Collection and Analysis B Recommendation from the National Academy of Sciences/ National Academy of Engineering/ Institute of Medicine Report Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research C Social Environmental and Genetic Influences on Obesity and Obesity-Promoting Behaviors: Fostering Research Integration D The Interaction of Social, Behavioral, and Genetic Factors in Sickle Cell Disease E Modern Epidemiologic Approaches to Interaction: Applications to the Study of Genetic Interactions.