Revisiting social MPE: an integration of molecular pathological epidemiology and social science in the new era of precision medicine.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Molecular pathological epidemiology (MPE) is an integrative transdisciplinary area examining the relationships between various exposures and pathogenic signatures of diseases. In line with the accelerating advancements in MPE, social science and its health-related interdisciplinary areas have also developed rapidly. Accumulating evidence indicates the pathological role of social-demographic factors. We therefore initially proposed social MPE in 2015, which aims to elucidate etiological roles of social-demographic factors and address health inequalities globally. With the ubiquity of molecular diagnosis, there are ample opportunities for researchers to utilize and develop the social MPE framework.

Areas covered

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SUBMITTER: Dai J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8478868 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature