Family Tree
Are you at Risk??
Throughout Health 11 will we discuss how genetics and environmental factors
can influence certain diseases and disorders throughout life, including now as
teenagers.
PURPOSE of assignment
To identify what diseases/disorders family members have been affected by,
allowing you to understand specific diseases you may be predisposed to
because of genetics, family history & traditions and how to change your habits
to decrease your risks.
Using the family tree you will develop in class, speak to a parent, grandparent,
aunt, or uncle (or other close family member) regarding your family history of
certain diseases and disorders.
On the back of this paper
a) Draw a family tree that starts with your generation (you/siblings)
b) Follow with your parent’s generation (and aunts and uncles)
c) Follow with your grandparents generation
d) Follow with your great-grand parents generation
When speaking with your family member, fill in the genetic disease/disorder
that each family member has been affected by.
Hand in --Diagram of your family tree with diseases and disorders
**NOTE**
This can be a very sensitive topic of conversation; you are not obligated to
disclosure personal information. You can be as specific or general as you want.
For example; instead of depression or schizophrenia; mental illness, instead
of high blood pressure, heart disease and parent instead of mom or dad.
I WILL BE THE ONLY ONE WHO SEES THE ASSIGNMENT
Family Tree and Wellness
Some diseases/disorders that may be addressed on your Family Tree.
(think of the genetic “runs in the family” connection)
Past illnesses or present illness, including those cured.
Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
Heart Disease (Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Diseased arteries, stroke, heart
attack)
Nuerological diseases (Parkingston, Cerbral Palsy)
Cancer (organ, blood, lymph)
Hemophilia (blood clotting)
Mental Illness (depression, addiction, etc)
Muscular Dystrophy (more than 30 genetic diseases characterized by progressive
weakness and degeneration of muscles that control movement)
Sickle Cell Anemia
Auto Immundisorders
Alzheimer’s & Dementia diseases
**other genetic disorder/disease
Environmental Concerns Jen-(define & give examples
Location
Family environment
Friend environment
Job environment
Personal Lifestyle concerns
Smoking
Obesity
Lack of sleep
Lack of exercise
Type A or Type B (online test)
Diet---high chol salt or fat, malnutrion, sugar
Stress levels