Family medical history

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Family Medical History

Family Medical History (pronunciation: /ˈfæmɪli ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈhɪstəri/), also known as Family Health History, is a record of health information about a person and his or her close relatives. A complete record includes information from three generations of relatives, including children, brothers and sisters, parents, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, grandparents, and cousins.

Etymology

The term "Family Medical History" is derived from the English words "family" (from Latin "familia"), "medical" (from Latin "medicus" meaning "physician") and "history" (from Greek "historia" meaning "inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation").

Importance

Family Medical History is an important tool in preventive medicine and genetic counseling. It can help identify individuals who have a higher risk for developing certain conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. This information can be used to develop personalized screening strategies, lifestyle changes, and other preventive measures.

Collection

Collecting a Family Medical History involves gathering information about medical conditions, lifestyle habits, and ethnic background of family members. This information can be collected through interviews, questionnaires, or medical records.

Limitations

While a Family Medical History can provide valuable information, it has limitations. It may not predict future health outcomes with certainty, and it may not provide information about the risk of conditions that are not genetic.

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