Citizens' knowledge and educational needs in the omics sciences field: results from an Italian survey

ConclusionsThe omics sciences progress is linked to the need to develop a solid literacy of citizens. For this reason, effective tools of knowledge on the omics sciences field will have to be identified and implemented to improve citizens' literacy and engagement in this rapidly changing field.Key messagesThe progress of the omics sciences is related to the need to develop a solid literacy of citizens in order to enable them to make appropriate decisions about their own health.The current challenge is to identify effective methods of improving citizens' literacy and implementing them.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research