Talk to your family
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Talk to Your Family

Having a conversation with your relatives is a great way to learn about your family's health history and how it can affect the future.

Sample question:

  • When and where were you born? Tell me about your neighborhood.
  • Did you experience any health conditions (ex: allergies) or illnesses as a child?
  • Did you have children? How many? How old are they now?
  • What do you remember about your grandparents? What did they die from and how old were they?
  • Did anyone in your family take medications on a regular basis?
  • What was a typical family dinner at your house?
  • Are there any health conditions that "run in your family"?
  • Who is in you family that you are biologically related to? How long have you known them?
  • What makes your family unique?
  • Is there anything else you would like to tell me about your family?