information and family health history can improve health and influence policy and practice. We highlight
news and information on the use of genomic tests and other applications, including family health history,
in clinical and public health practice and programs, along with relevant data, policy, and legislation. We hope the update is informative to practitioners, policy makers, consumers, and researchers. Please send
your comments to: genetics@cdc.gov
May is High Blood Pressure Month
- CDC feature: When it comes to blood pressure, make control your goal
- CDC information: Learn about high blood pressure and its risk factors including genetics
- Risk factors for high blood pressure include family history.
[PDF 94.84 KB] Collect and act on your family history to cut your risk from high blood pressure
- From the HuGE Navigator: 1537 genes have been reported with hypertension, including 76 genomewide association studies.
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