domingo, 11 de mayo de 2014

Preventable Deaths from Leading Causes: Role of Family History & Genetics

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Preventable Deaths from Leading Causes: Role of Family History & Genetics

a mortality map of the US with secuencing in the background
CDC blog post: 5 things cause two-thirds of U.S. deaths,External Web Site Icon by Dr. Tom Frieden, Special to CNN, May 1
Genetic factors play a role  in the leading causes of death in the United States, most notably chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease
Know your family history to improve your own health:  Family members share genes, behaviors, lifestyles, and environments that together may influence their health and their risk of leading causes of death such as cancer and heart disease

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