It is important to know your family health history in order to understand and to be prepared for health issues that you may have in your life. This assignment will give you the opportunity to learn about your family health history, or if you choose, to research a health issue and it’s affected population. Please read carefully the attached directions and documents for the Family Tree paper. You have a choice between the family health paper and a health topic of your choice. The word number and other technical requirements listed in the directions apply to both choices.
Drawing a Family Tree
Below are examples of family medical trees. Use the next page to begin your own.
Father’s
Father
Father’s
Brother
Paternal
Male
Cousin
Father’s
Mother
StepMother
Half
Brother
KEY:
Male
Female
Mother’s
Father
Mother’s
Mother
Mother’s
Sister
Mother
Father
Sister
Spouse
You
Son
Daughter
Maternal
Female
Cousin
Sample Medical Family Tree
Symbol
definitions
No cancer history
Albert: 90
M/1; 85
Nora: ?
?
William
Age: 95
Candice: 92
Lymphoma: 92
John
Stroke: 83
Olivia
Age: 92
Mike: 87
Lung
Cancer: 85
Judy: 87
Alzheimer’s
Disease
Breast Cancer (unilateral)
Lung Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Lymphoma/Leukemia
Deceased
Helen: 55
Twin Daughters
David: 59
Asthma: 25
Miscarriage
Patricia: 62
Ovarian
Cancer: 61
Janice: 61
Breast
Cancer: 45
Andrew: 60
Leukemia: 38
Martha: 60
Jake: 64
Heart
Attack: 62
Karl: 28
Auto
Accident:
28
Male
Female
Jasper: 31
Breast Cancer: 30
Jason: 37
Leigh: 8
Laura: 8
Janet: 35
Jeff: 4
1994
Bruce: 38
Cindy:
33
Jack: 2
Source: Dresbach, S.H., et al. (1997) Decisions for Health: Family History and Cancer. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Extension.
(Document No. DHFHW HEAD 061)
Robert: 40
Your Medical Family Tree
KEY:
Male
Female
You
• Draw a square for each male and a circle for each female.
• If a couple is married, draw a horizontal line between them.
• If a couple has children, draw a vertical line. On the row below, enter the symbols for each child, listing the children in
chronological order with the oldest to the left. Show that the siblings are related by connecting each of them to a
horizontal bar (see illustration). Be sure to list all siblings, including those miscarried or stillborn.
• Continue the process, entering extended family members. Remember to keep all members of the same generation on the
same row.
• To make your family’s pedigree even clearer, be sure to note special circumstances such as divorces, half- or stepsiblings, or children who entered or left the family through adoption.
• For reference, assign each person on the chart a number that corresponds with the number on their health history form
and supporting documentation.
Next, add markings to highlight pertinent health information:
• For those still living, list the date of birth and make a note of any health conditions about which they currently know.
• Put a slash through the square or circle to indicate that the person is deceased. Make a note indicating the cause and age
of death.
• Finally, use a coding system to help identify regularly occurring health concerns. Some genealogists suggest using color.
For instance, use red to mark the symbol for all persons diagnosed with heart conditions; use blue to mark all cancer
patients, etc. (Be sure to include a “key” to indicate what each color means!)
Personal Health: Paper
Students have the choice of papers:
1. Track a minimum of 3 generations of your family medical history
a. Submit a Family Medical Tree (1-page diagram)
b. Discuss one health issue that is prominent in your family
i. Explain the genetic, behavioral, and environmental interactions related to this health
issue
ii. How will you reduce your risk of developing
iii. How will you reduce your risk of complications
2. Write a short paper about a health topic and population of your choice.
a. Health topic description and why it is important in your chosen population
b. Why you chose this topic and population
c. Currently available resources for health promotion (Reference list should include where to
find these resources)
Paper format requirements, for BOTH options listed above:
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1 inch margins, 8.5×11 in paper
12 point, Times New Roman font
Double- spaced
Approximately 700-800 words
Tips for writing your paper:
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Use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Do not use “text speak”
Do not use contractions
Do not use direct quotations (copy/paste)-write using your own words
Use APA citation formatting, in-text and for the reference list (reference list is NOT included in
the word count.)
For more information about APA style see the following resources:
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Quick Answers-Formatting – http://www.apastyle.org/learn/quick-guide-on-formatting.aspx
APA Quick Citation Guide – http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/lls/students/apa_citation.html
APA (6th edition) Quick Guide – http://www.hamilton.edu/documents//nesbitt-johnstonwriting- center/APA%20Quick%20Guide-Communication%20Dept.pdf
General APA Guidelines – https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

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