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New website on family health history helps both families with children and healthcare professionals
The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created a new Pediatric Genetics website that is easy to use for both families and physicians.
Some features of the site include:
* Easy-to-read information on genetic disorders, family health history, genetic counseling, and newborn screening.* Important facts and scientific publications.
* An individualized page for healthcare professionals.
Collecting your family’s health history can be important for your child’s health, especially in families with a history of genetic conditions like Alpha-1.
Family history can help your child’s doctor make a diagnosis if your child shows signs of a disorder. However, having a family history of a disease does not mean that your child will get that disease.
Children with a family history of chronic diseases can benefit from developing good lifestyle habits, such as exercising and eating healthy, right away. These habits can benefit the entire family and might help prevent or delay these conditions.
