Health Behavior Health Education 669

Advances in genetics research are rapidly presenting both great opportunities and complex challenges for public health.  In order for the potential benefits of genetic research to be realized (and unintended harms minimized), numerous health behavior and health education (HBEHED) issues will need to be addressed.  This course will employ a blend of lectures and group discussions to consider such issues, including the following:  genetics and risk communication; ethical issues in HBEHED genetics research; the psychological and behavioral impact of genetic testing; public and professional knowledge and attitudes about genetic; health education needs in genetics; and emerging issues in the field (e.g., preimplantation genetic diagnosis, computerized delivery of genetic counseling services).