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SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Rhodes L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7285892 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Fernández-Rhodes Lindsay L Young Kristin L KL Lilly Adam G AG Raffield Laura M LM Highland Heather M HM Wojcik Genevieve L GL Agler Cary C Love Shelly-Ann M SM Okello Samson S Petty Lauren E LE Graff Mariaelisa M Below Jennifer E JE Divaris Kimon K North Kari E KE
Circulation research 20200604 12
Genome-wide association studies have revolutionized our understanding of the genetic underpinnings of cardiometabolic disease. Yet, the inadequate representation of individuals of diverse ancestral backgrounds in these studies may undercut their ultimate potential for both public health and precision medicine. The goal of this review is to describe the imperativeness of studying the populations who are most affected by cardiometabolic disease, to the aim of better understanding the genetic under ...[more]