In recent years, Americans of all ages have become increasingly concerned about the genetic risks they face for a variety of physical and psychological diseases, from Alzheimer's to depression to prostate and breast cancer. Comprehensive and accessible, Past Imperfect: How Tracing Your Family Medical History Can Save Your Life shows the general reader how to research her or his medical history by constructing their genogram, a simple graph that highlights the illnesses and medical conditions of their relatives. The reader will also learn how to take advantage of recent advances in genetics and medical technology to prevent deadly diseases from striking. Also included is a glossary of genetic diseases and extensive listings of vital record depositories, libraries and genealogical societies. Knowledge is power, and knowing your family medical history can save your life! This book shows the layperson how to find out what's lurking in their genes in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This book will save lives!
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Family medical history may play a major role in determining genetic predisposition to a particular illness. A freelance writer specializing in health issues, Daus became interested in this topic when she noticed patterns of heart disease and cancer within her own family. Here she offers a step-by-step genealogical guide to tracing the family health tree. Included are numerous resources for fact finding and professional assistance. She also provides a glossary of terms and explanations of common genetic diseases. D.L. Nelson-Anderson and C.V. Waters's Genetic Connections: A Guide to Documenting Your Individual and Family Health History (LJ 7/95) covers similar ground. Suitable for all public libraries.ALeila Fernandez, Steacie Science Lib., York Univ., Toronto
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Past Imperfect helps you short-circuit some of the deadly tricks your genes can play on you. Why wait until it's too late?" -- Mark Cromer, author of Health Care Handbook
"medical resources and professional guidance in genetic matters—offering important and relevant assistance to the researcher" -- National Genealogical Society Quarterly
This is a basic look at a complex subject that should concern everyone, not just genealogists. -- Ancestry
"medical resources and professional guidance in genetic matters—offering important and relevant assistance to the researcher" -- National Genealogical Society Quarterly
This is a basic look at a complex subject that should concern everyone, not just genealogists. -- Ancestry
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