Thanksgiving Day is coming out, and this is an opportunity for people to come together, catch up, and spend time with family members and friends. Around Thanksgiving every year, National Family Health History Day is also celebrated. This family health history day is important because everyone needs to know about their family health history. There are a lot of medical conditions that run in families, and the sooner these conditions are detected, the sooner they can be addressed. This could make a significant difference in someone’s overall prognosis.
There are a lot of people who have a difficult time talking about their health history. Even though a lot of this information is personal, it is also critical to talk about it with family members. People need to know if they are at a greater risk of certain conditions including mental health issues, certain types of cancer, and other chronic health problems. If a first-degree relative has a medical issue, his or her family members might be at a greater risk of developing this condition as well.
A few important points to know about National Family Health History Day include:
- Thanksgiving day is also National Family Health History Day.
- People should be encouraged to talk about, and record, health problems that run in their families.
- This simple step could save someone’s life by raising awareness of certain conditions they might be at risk of developing.
Be sure to talk about family history and health problems while enjoying turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving. Contact Summit Community Counseling for more information.
