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Family History

Families. My Family Health Portrait. A tool from the Surgeon General.Find out how learning your family's health history can help you discover your genetic heritage and risks, and guide you in making healthy environment and lifestyle choices. Learn about how to obtain and create a family health history.

  • My Family Health Portrait
  • Family History: Resources and Tools [cdc.gov]
  • Family Health History Tools [geneticalliance.org]




  • Last Updated: June 30, 2009