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Asthma
a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus.
Cancer
a bad deases
Diabetes
cant eat to mutch sugar
Environmental Factors
Environmental factors, as related to genetics, refers to 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
health in your family
Family Tree
your family
Genealogy
a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor."combing through the birth records and genealogies"
Genetics
the science of genes and how traits are passed on from one generation to the next.
Heart Disease
something in your hart that is not good
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."few scientists dispute that heredity can create a susceptibility to alcoholism"
Hypertension
is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher).
Maiden Name
name before married
Maternal
relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth."maternal care"
Medical History
medical disorders in your family
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 structure and strength of bone changes.
Predisposition
a liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way.
Preventive Care
In addition to physical exams, these visits focus on preventive care, such as: Screening tests, which are medical tests to check for diseases early, when they may be easier to treat. Services, like vaccines (shots), that improve your health by preventing diseases and other health problems. Dental cleanings.