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