Asthma
a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages
Cancer
a disease in which some of the body's cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body
Diabetes
your body doesn't make enough insulin or can't use it as well as it should
Environmental Factors
exposures to substances (such as pesticides or industrial waste) where we live or work, behaviors (such as smoking or poor diet) that can increase an individual's risk of disease or stressful situations (such as racism).
Family Health History
a record of the diseases and health conditions in your family
Family Tree
a diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family; a genealogical tree.
Gene
a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
Genealogy
the line of ancestors of a person or family or a history of such a line of ancestors
Genetics
the study of how genes and how traits are passed down from one generation to the next
Heart Disease
refers to several types of heart conditions
High Cholesterol
increase your chance of getting heart disease, stroke, and other problems
Heredity
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
Hypertension
when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher)
Maiden Name
the surname that a married woman used from birth, prior to its being legally changed at marriage
Maternal
relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth.
Medical History
information about allergies, illnesses, surgeries, immunizations, and results of physical exams and tests
Obesity
a chronic complex disease defined by excessive fat deposits that can impair health
Osteoporosis
a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone changes
Paternal
describes your father specifically, or fatherhood in general
Predisposition
a liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way
Preventive Care
Routine health care that includes screenings, check-ups, and patient counseling to prevent
Surname
a hereditary name common to all members of a family, as distinct from a given name.
Stroke
occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts