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Humanidades Médicas
On-line version ISSN 1727-8120
Abstract
VARGAS RODRIGUEZ, Angel Reinaldo. Implications of biotechnology for Public Health in Cuba. Rev Hum Med [online]. 2014, vol.14, n.1, pp. 206-219. ISSN 1727-8120.
Biotechnology is a scientific activity which has reported noticeable successes to Cuban Public Health. Nowadays, the biotechnological productions tribute more than 160 products for the health sector and their commercialization extend for many nations worldwide, thus it has become a mayor exportation goal. However, it greatest impact has been in the indicators of the population´s health. Consequently, to describe the repercussion of the major biotechnological achievements for the Cuban Public Health is the main purpose of this article.
Keywords : Biotechnology; genetic engineering; biotechnological products; vaccines; trends; Cuba.