10 diseases that parents can pass on to their children

Could disease be innate? This is not groundless. According to the American "Parents" website, Jennifer Shu, MD, from Atlanta, USA, pointed out that many common health problems are closely related to genetics and people should take timely prevention measures.

1. Hypertension

If both parents suffer from hypertension, the probability of their children suffering from the disease in the future is as high as 45%. It is recommended that people with a family history monitor their blood pressure regularly at least once a year; reduce salt intake, eat more potassium-rich fruits and vegetables such as bananas, walnuts, spinach, etc.; control obesity; quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption.

2. Diabetes

If both parents have diabetes, their children are 15-20 times more likely to develop diabetes than the average person. It is recommended that high-risk groups keep exercising and undergo routine diabetes checks every three years after the age of 45.

3. Asthma

If both parents have asthma, their children's chances of developing the disease can be as high as 60%. People with a family history of asthma should avoid various environments that trigger asthma, such as inhalation of allergens, respiratory viruses and bacterial infections, etc.

4. Depression

The probability of relatives of patients with depression suffering from depression is much higher than that of the general population, about 10-30 times. If you often feel depressed, have significant weight gain or loss, insomnia or sleep too much, you should seek medical attention immediately.

5. Breast cancer

Epidemiological surveys have found that 5%-10% of breast cancer is familial. If you find nipple eczema, discharge, or wrinkling, you should pay attention to it and go to the hospital for further examination.

6. Gastric cancer

The survey found that the risk of gastric cancer in the immediate family members of gastric cancer patients is three times higher than the average of the general population. Therefore, people with a family history of gastric cancer should go to the hospital to monitor for Helicobacter pylori infection.

7. Alzheimer’s disease

Those with a family history are four times more likely to develop the disease. Therefore, people with a family history should be examined after the age of 50 to see if they have any intellectual disabilities.

8. Being overweight

Genetic factors account for 25%-40% of obese people's weight. You should control your intake of fat and sweets and exercise regularly.

9. Osteoporosis

The woman's bone condition is very similar to her mother's. Prevention requires increasing calcium and vitamin D intake.

10. Erectile Dysfunction

Its two main causes are closely related to genetics: one is psychological factors, and the other is factors such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.