What is a family health portrait?

Answer:

The family health portrait is a visual depiction of your family tree. It is constructed using circles and squares to see who is related to whom and how they are related. In terms of health and disease, a family health portrait can help show a health care provider how a particular trait or disease is passed on from generation to generation.

Learn More:

• Genetic Family History: On-Line Resources

Last Updated: 04/21/2008