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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSanta Monica Press
ISBN-101891661035
ISBN-139781891661037
eBay Product ID (ePID)552858
Product Key Features
Number of Pages240 Pages
Publication NamePast Imperfect : How Tracing Your Family Medical History Can Save Your Life
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1999
SubjectGenealogy & Heraldry, Medical History & Records, Genetics, Diseases / Genetic
TypeTextbook
AuthorCarol Daus
Subject AreaRéférence, Health & Fitness, Medical
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight9.9 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-032131
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal616/.042
SynopsisIn this simple-to-follow guide, Carol Daus takes you stepby step through the process of tracing your familymedical history. Daus uses easy-to-understand terms andprovides tons of resources for learning more aboutinheritable conditions., Has anyone in your family ever suffered from depression? Alzheimer's? Breast cancer? Are you at risk? In Past Imperfect , author Carol Daus takes you step-by-step through the fascinating process of tracing your family medical history. In simple, easy-to-understand terms, Daus explains everything from how to interview your living relatives to how to find old medical records. You'll also see how easy it is to take advantage of recent scientific discoveries to prevent deadly diseases from striking you and your loved ones. And you'll be introduced to real people whose lives have been saved because of what they learned about their own family medical histories. Past Imperfect features the names, addresses, and phone numbers of archives, genetic volunteer organizations, libraries, and genealogical societies from throughout the nation. It's a "must read" for anyone who cares about their health or the health of their family. Knowledge is power, and knowing your family medical history can save your life., Has anyone in your family ever suffered from depression? Alzheimer's? Breast cancer? Are you at risk? In Past Imperfect , author Carol Daus takes you step-by-step through the fascinating process of tracing your family medical history. In simple, easy-to-understand terms, Daus explains everything from how to interview your living relatives to how to find old medical records. You'll also see how easy it is to take advantage of recent scientific discoveries to prevent deadly diseases from striking you and your loved ones. And you'll be introduced to real people whose lives have been saved because of what they learned about their own family medical histories. Past Imperfect features the names, addresses, and phone numbers of archives, genetic volunteer organizations, libraries, and genealogical societies from throughout the nation. It's a must read for anyone who cares about their health or the health of their family. Knowledge is power, and knowing your family medical history can save your life.