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Family history and improving health.

Evidence report/technology assessment - 1 Aug 2009

Qureshi Nadeem, Wilson Brenda, Santaguida Pasqualina, Little Julian, Carroll June, Allanson Judith, Raina Parminder

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OBJECTIVES: This systematic review aimed to evaluate, within unselected populations: Question 1 (Q1) key elements of family history (FH) which usefully predict subsequent disease; Question 2 (Q2) the accuracy of reporting FH; Question 3 (Q3) the impact of FH-based risk information on the uptake of preventive interventions; Question 4 (Q4) the potential for harms associated with collecting cancer FH; Question 5...

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