Thanksgiving Day is also Family Health History Day. Since 2004, the Surgeon General has  encouraged Americans to talk about, and to write down, the health problems that seem to run in their family. Learning about their family’s health history may help ensure a longer, healthier future together.

See http://www.hhs.gov/familyhistory/ and the “Before You Start” tab for some specific tips for getting started (available in English and Spanish) [HHS.gov].

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