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

related to genetics, refers to exposures to substances where we live or work, behaviors that can increase an individual's risk of disease or stressful situations

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

a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor.

genetics

the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

heart disease

a condition that harshly affects your heart

high cholesteral

can 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

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

A record of information about a person's health

obesity

a chronic complex disease defined by excessive fat deposits that can impair health

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

related through the father.

predisposition

a liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way.

preventive care

care that helps prevent health problems or finds them before they become serious

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