The public health nurse is concerned that certain members of the community are slipping through the cracks and are not receiving adequate healthcare. How can the nurse utilize genomics to help improve care to the underserved populations? (Select all that apply.)

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Genomics can be used to identify increased risks for specific diseases in certain populations (A), predict how a community might metabolize medications, which can lead to more personalized and effective treatments (C), and predict a community's unique vulnerability to environmental changes that can affect gene expression in some diseases (E). These applications can help in targeting interventions and resources more effectively to underserved populations.

The Public Health Nurse Is Concerned That Certain Members of the Community