Abstract
Genetics is known to play an important role in many pathologies. Positive family history is often predictive of future diseases including heart disease, diabetes and obesity. This may be a reason why some individuals choose to enter monitored, medically supervised exercise programs. PURPOSE: To determine the association between family disease history and demographics collected from individuals entering a supervised exercise program. METHODS: Measurements were collected from 139 individuals, including estimated max VO2, body weight, BMI, waist/hip ratio, percent body fat, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and cholesterol. Family history of heart attack, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, stroke, diabetes, and other heart disease was recorded upon program entry. RESULTS:TableCONCLUSIONS: Multiple associations may exist between family history and disease risk factors in individuals entering a supervised exercise program. Future research should examine the clinical significance and magnitude of these relationships.
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