“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…”.1
Umbrella
What may the Family Health History Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Family Health History/Portrait
- Family History
- Family History of Disease
- Family Medical History
- Family Tree for Health
- Medical Family History/Tree
Family History
What is a family history?
DotS the definition of a family history may vary. In Family History: Summary the (United States) MedlinePlus’s definition is:
Family Health History
What is a family health history?
DotS the definition of a family health history may vary. In Family Health History: The Basics – What Is Family Health History? the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) definition is:
How
How can I collect my family health history?
In Family Health History: The Basics – How Can I Collect My Family Health History? the CDC elaborate on:
Tool
Is there a tool in which I can enter my family medical history?
In Family Health History: The Basics – How Can I Collect My Family Health History? the CDC also note:
Important or Not
Is it important to know my family health history?
Yes. In Family History: Summary MedlinePlus elaborate on:
In Family Health History: The Basics – Why Is Family Health History Important for My Health? the CDC explain:
Prevention
Is there an association between prevention and family health history?
In Family Health History: The Basics – How Can I Use My Family Health History To Improve My Health? the CDC note:
In Family History: Summary MedlinePlus explain:
Act
As a result of my family health history, how can I act?
In Family Health History: The Basics – Knowing Is Not Enough–Act on Your Family Health History! the CDC elaborate on:

- “Has your mother or sister had breast cancer? Talk with your doctor about whether having a mammogram earlier is right for you
- Does your mom, dad, sister, or brother have diabetes? Ask your doctor how early you should be screened for diabetes
- Did your mom, dad, brother, or sister get colorectal (colon) cancer before age 50? Talk with your doctor about whether you should start getting colonoscopies earlier or have them done more often”.10
Health Care Provider
Is it important to share my family health history with my health care provider?
It may be in your best interest to choose to share your family health history with your health care provider.
In Family Health History: The Basics – Why Is Family Health History Important for My Health? the CDC explain:
MedlinePlus explain:
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics A-Z related to Family Health History?
In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
Links
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Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- Family Health History: The Basics – What Is Family Health History? Last Reviewed: 05 May 2023. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/famhist_basics.htm Accessed: 16 September 2023
- Family History: Summary. Last Updated: 14 June 2019. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/familyhistory.html Accessed: 16 September 2023
- Family Health History: The Basics – What Is Family Health History? Last Reviewed: 05 May 2023. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/famhist_basics.htm Accessed: 16 September 2023
- Family Health History: The Basics – How Can I Collect My Family Health History? Last Reviewed: 05 May 2023. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/famhist_basics.htm Accessed: 16 September 2023
- Family Health History: The Basics – How Can I Collect My Family Health History? Last Reviewed: 05 May 2023. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/famhist_basics.htm Accessed: 16 September 2023
- Family History: Summary. Last Updated: 14 June 2019. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/familyhistory.html Accessed: 16 September 2023
- Family Health History: The Basics – Why Is Family Health History Important for My Health? Last Reviewed: 05 May 2023. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/famhist_basics.htm Accessed: 16 September 2023
- Family Health History: The Basics – How Can I Use My Family Health History To Improve My Health? Last Reviewed: 05 May 2023. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/famhist_basics.htm Accessed: 16 September 2023
- Family History: Summary. Last Updated: 14 June 2019. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/familyhistory.html Accessed: 16 September 2023
- Family Health History: The Basics – Knowing Is Not Enough–Act on Your Family Health History! Page Last Reviewed: 25 May 2022. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/famhist_basics.htm Accessed: 16 September 2023
- Family Health History: The Basics – Why Is Family Health History Important for My Health? Page Last Reviewed: 05 May 2023. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/famhist_basics.htm Accessed: 16 September 2023
- Family History: Summary. Last Updated: 14 June 2019. MedlinePlus https://medlineplus.gov/familyhistory.html Accessed: 16 September 2023