Knowledge of your family health history can help you and your healthcare providers identify patterns of inheritance and risk factors.
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Family Health History for Patients and Families
Guidance on collecting your family health history information before visiting the doctor.
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Family Health History for Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare professionals determine whether individuals, other family members, or future generations may be at increased risk of developing particular conditions.
Promote Family History Awareness
Last updated: November 10, 2021