Inequalities and Inclusion in Genomics Applied to Healthcare: A Latin American Perspective.

Integrating genomics into healthcare within the precision medicine (PM) framework poses distinct challenges in resource-limited regions like Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Despite these challenges, current regional efforts showcase the feasibility of integrating genomics in LAC and highlight the importance of expanded collaborations.

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• 1 These challenges arise partly from the lack of PM models tailored for low- and middle-income countries.
• 2 To address this, healthcare authorities in LAC should adopt predictive models to estimate costs and infrastructure needed for PM programs.
• 3 The predominance of admixed populations in LAC adds complexity, given their underrepresentation in genomic studies.

Understanding this could lead to better treatments, improved diagnostics, or a deeper grasp of how the human body works — benefiting patient care globally.

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