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    Using family history information to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent diseases; a discussion of the evidence

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    Claassen, L; Henneman, L; Janssens, ACJW; Wijdenes-Pijl, M; Qureshi, N; Walter, FM; Yoon, PW; Timmermans, DRM
    Date
    2010-05-13
    Source Title
    BMC Public Health
    Publisher
    BMC
    University of Melbourne Author/s
    Walter, Fiona
    Affiliation
    General Practice
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    Journal Article
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    Claassen, L., Henneman, L., Janssens, A. C. J. W., Wijdenes-Pijl, M., Qureshi, N., Walter, F. M., Yoon, P. W. & Timmermans, D. R. M. (2010). Using family history information to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent diseases; a discussion of the evidence. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 10 (1), https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-10-248.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/11343/260394
    DOI
    10.1186/1471-2458-10-248
    Abstract
    BACKGROUND: A family history, reflecting genetic susceptibility as well as shared environmental and behavioral factors, is an important risk factor for common chronic multifactorial diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and many cancers. DISCUSSION: The purpose of the present paper is to discuss the evidence for the use of family history as a tool for primary prevention of common chronic diseases, in particular for tailored interventions aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles. The following questions are addressed: (1) What is the value of family history information as a determinant of personal disease risk?; (2)How can family history information be used to motivate at-risk individuals to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles in order to prevent disease?; and (3) What additional studies are needed to assess the potential value of family history information as a tool to promote a healthy lifestyle? SUMMARY: In addition to risk assessment, family history information can be used to personalize health messages, which are potentially more effective in promoting healthy lifestyles than standardized health messages. More research is needed on the evidence for the effectiveness of such a tool.

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