Family Medical History

Directions: You may use the information on this page to help you compile an accurate personal medical history, including a family medical history.

1. Record family medical history.

2. Assess environmental risks, using the following factors:

• Socioeconomic risks
• Safe and adequate housing
• Family composition (e.g., single parent household)
• Education level of parents
• Economic status of family
• Cultural practices related to diet and health care
• Infectious disease exposure
• Toxic substance exposure
• Radiation exposure
• Violence exposure

3. Consider the connection between your family medical history, your environment and your personal behavior. Chart, diagram or rank-order your personal health findings. What areas of health do you need to improve?