This electronic book on CD-ROM presents comprehensive information on two vital
medical subjects: the incredible field of genomics and disease prevention, and the ongoing effort at chronic disease prevention through risk factor reduction and surveillance. Extensive material from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, and the
President's Council on Bioethics is included. The CDC's Director of the Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention, Dr. Muin Khoury, writes: "The public health impact of the human genome revolution is truly staggering. Nine of the top 10 leading causes of death, most notably chronic diseases such as cancer and heart