The field of epigenetics is revolutionising our understanding of how environment shapes our genes. Dr Susan Prescott, a leading childhood immunologist, shows how the application of epigenetics through Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) is changing scientific research and public health. A poor start to life is associated with an increased risk of disorders throughout life, including cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic disturbances, osteoporosis, chronic obstructive lung disease, some forms of cancer and some mental illnesses. DOHaD has significant implications for many societies and for global health policy. Dr Prescott explains the research and shows how a focus on early life in health promotion, the exchange of knowledge between policymakers, clinical and basic scientists and the wider public, and education and training, will build capacity to assist a healthy start to life across populations.
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Susan Prescott Imprint: University of Western Aus Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 153mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 572g ISBN:9781742586700 ISBN 10: 1742586708 Pages: 374 Publication Date:01 April 2015 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active