Past Imperfect: How Tracing Your Family Medical History Can Save Your Life

Daus, Carol

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Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Santa Monica Press
ISBN:	1-891661-03-5 (1891661035)
ISBN-13:	978-1-891661-03-7 (9781891661037)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	1999
Publish Date:	01/99
Weight:	0.00 Lbs.
Subject Class:	C-H (Consumer Health)
Return Policy:	Non-Returnable.

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Abstract:

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 Library, York University, Toronto.

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