Do you know your family medical history? When health check up is important.

Health check up is important when you know your family history. Most diseases when caught early can be cured or eliminated from the boy due to advances in science, technology and medicine. Knowing your family medical history from at least two generations ago is vital when it comes to early diagnosis of inherited disease or in cases where a family history is thought to be a significant risk factor, for example, breast cancer, prostrate cancer, diabetes, glaucoma. There are some preventative procedures that can be followed for people who are at risk of these inherited diseases.

Early detection and treatment can mean the difference between life and death so do your research and make a list. You’ll need to know the specifics about who had what and at what age.