Asthma

a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing. It usually results from an allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity.

Cancer

a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body.

Diabetes

a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine.

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

What is family health history? Family health history is a record of the diseases and health conditions in your family. You and your family members share genes. You may also have behaviors in common, such as exercise habits and what you like to eat.

Family Tree

a diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family; a genealogical tree.

Gene

a distinct sequence of nucleotides forming part of a chromosome, the order of which determines the order of monomers in a polypeptide or nucleic acid molecule which a cell (or virus) may synthesize

Genealogy

a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor.

Genetics

the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

Heart Disease

refers to several types of heart conditions.

High Cholesterol

an excess of lipids or fats in your blood.

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

a woman's family name before she is married.

Maternal

relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth

Medical History

A record of information about a person's health.

Obesity

BMI is 30.0 or higher,

Osteoporosis

a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.

Paternal

characteristic of or befitting a father; fatherly

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 illnesses, disease, or other health problems.

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.