Indigenous genetics and rare diseases: Harmony, diversity and equity

G. Baynam; C. Molster; A. Bauskis; E. Kowal; R. Savarirayan; M. Kelaher; S. Easteal; L. Massey; G. Garvey; J. Goldblatt; N. Pachter; T.S. Weeramanthri; H.J.S. Dawkins

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Indigenous genetics and rare diseases: Harmony, diversity and equity

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Indigenous genetics and rare diseases: Harmony, diversity and equity

G. Baynam, C. Molster, A. Bauskis, E. Kowal, R. Savarirayan, M. Kelaher, S. Easteal, L. Massey, G. Garvey, J. Goldblatt, …

Rare Diseases Epidemiology: Update and Overview, Vol.1031, pp.511-520

Springer

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-67144-4_27

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Abstract

Advances in our understanding of genetic and rare diseases are changing the face of healthcare. Crucially, the global community must implement these advances equitably to reduce health disparities, including between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. We take an Australian perspective to illustrate some key areas that are fundamental to the equitable translation of new knowledge for the improved diagnosis of genetic and rare diseases for Indigenous people. Specifically, we focus on inequalities in access to clinical genetics services and the lack of genetic and phenomic reference data to inform diagnoses. We provide examples of ways in which these inequities are being addressed through Australian partnerships to support a harmonious and inclusive approach to ensure that benefits from traditional wisdom, community knowledge and shared experiences are interwoven to support and inform implementation of new knowledge from genomics and precision public health. This will serve to deliver benefits to all of our diverse citizens, including Indigenous populations.

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Title: Indigenous genetics and rare diseases: Harmony, diversity and equity
Authors/Creators: G. Baynam (Author/Creator) - King Edward Memorial Hospital
C. Molster (Author/Creator) - Government of Western Australia
A. Bauskis (Author/Creator) - Government of Western Australia
E. Kowal (Author/Creator) - Deakin University
R. Savarirayan (Author/Creator) - The University of Melbourne
M. Kelaher (Author/Creator) - The University of Melbourne
S. Easteal (Author/Creator) - Australian National University
L. Massey (Author/Creator) - Australian National University
G. Garvey (Author/Creator) - Charles Darwin University
J. Goldblatt (Author/Creator) - The University of Western Australia
N. Pachter (Author/Creator) - The University of Western Australia
T.S. Weeramanthri (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
H.J.S. Dawkins (Author/Creator)
Contributors: M.P. de la Paz (Editor)
D. Taruscio (Editor)
S.C. Groft (Editor)
Publication Details: Rare Diseases Epidemiology: Update and Overview, Vol.1031, pp.511-520
Publisher: Springer
Identifiers: 991005543622207891
Copyright: © 2017 Springer International Publishing AG
Murdoch Affiliation: Sir Walter Murdoch School of Public Policy and International Affairs
Language: English
Resource Type: Book chapter

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.189 Genome Studies; 1.189.597 Genetic Testing
Web Of Science research areas: Medicine, Research & Experimental; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
ESI research areas: Clinical Medicine