This is the only comprehensive volume on genetic factors in common adult diseases. Its high quality and consistent organization make it the best reference for physicians, geneticists, epidemiologists, biomedical researchers, students and others interested in these problems. For the second edition, the entire book has been updated and 12 new chapters have been added on such topics as osteoporosis, prostate cancer, skin diseases, mitochondrial disorders, and the genetic effects of drug therapy.
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