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- 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.
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Cancer a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body.d
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DiabetesDiabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Glucose is your body's main source of energy. Your body can make glucose, but glucose also comes from the food you eat. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps glucose get into your cells to be used for energy.
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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).
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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.
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family tree a diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family; a genealogical tree.
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Gene (in informal use) a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
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Genealogy a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor.
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the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
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Heart Disease (hart dih-ZEEZ) A type of disease that affects the heart or blood vessels. The risk of certain heart diseases may be increased by smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, and obesity.
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High Cholesterol High cholesterol is when you have too much cholesterol in your blood, which can increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
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Heredity heredity. / (hɪˈrɛdɪtɪ) / nounplural -ties. the transmission from one generation to another of genetic factors that determine individual characteristics: responsible for the resemblances between parents and offspring. the sum total of the inherited factors or their characteristics in an organism.
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HypertensionHypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of the body in the vessels. Each time the heart beats, it pumps blood into the vessels.
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Medical History (MEH-dih-kul HIH-stuh-ree) A record of information about a person's health. A personal medical history may include information about allergies, illnesses, surgeries, immunizations, and results of physical exams and tests.
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Risk factor for disease (... FAK-ter) Something that increases the chance of developing a disease. Some examples of risk factors for cancer are age, a family history of certain cancers, use of tobacco products, being exposed to radiation or certain chemicals, infection with certain viruses or bacteria, and certain genetic changes.
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Obesity is commonly defined as having too much body mass. A BMI of 30 or higher is the usual benchmark for obesity in adults. A BMI of 40 or higher is considered severe (formerly “morbid”) obesity. Childhood obesity is measured against growth charts.Jun 13, 2022
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- 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.
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Predisposition a liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way.
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Preventive and routine care is care that helps prevent health problems or finds them before they become serious. One of the best things you can do for your health is to use these services. Not all health plans are the same. There are options depending upon your needs and qualifications.
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Stroke (stroke) In medicine, a loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which damages brain tissue. Strokes are caused by blood clots and broken blood vessels in the brain. Symptoms include dizziness, numbness, weakness on one side of the body, and problems with talking, writing, or understanding language.
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