Achieving utility with family history: Colorectal cancer risk

Deborah J. Bowen, Evette Ludman, Nancy Press, Thuy Vu, Wylie Burke

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    Abstract

    Family history of chronic disease is rapidly becoming a research tool for targeting participants at increased risk. Its current usefulness in clinical practice remains unknown. This paper details the possible utility and complications in using family history in a primary care setting, using colorectal cancer risk as the health issue. Where available, we cite data to support the issues that could arise. Where there are no studies, we invite further research. The potential of family history as a health improvement tool is still under review.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)177-182
    Number of pages6
    JournalAmerican journal of preventive medicine
    Volume24
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Feb 2003

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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