Name | Label | Folder | |
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homa_ir
HOMA index of Insulin Resistance
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HOMA index of Insulin Resistance
This variable defines the Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance. |
Clinical Data/Laboratory Tests | |
insulin_fast
Insulin, fasting (calibrated, converted to mU/L)
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Insulin, fasting (calibrated, converted to mU/L)
This variable combines fasting glucose results from the central lab that was processed prior to July 5, 2010 (using units of mU/L) with results processed on or after July 5, 2010 (using units of pmol/L) and the overall units are converted to mU/L (1 mU/L = 6 pmol/L). |
Clinical Data/Laboratory Tests | |
insulin_ogtt
Insulin, post OGTT (calibrated, converted to mU/L)
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Insulin, post OGTT (calibrated, converted to mU/L)
This variable combines post OGTT glucose results from the central lab that were processed prior to July 5, 2010 (using units of mU/L) with results processed on or after July 5, 2010 (using units of pmol/L) and the overall units are converted to mU/L (1 mU/L = 6 pmol/L). |
Clinical Data/Laboratory Tests | |
claudication_int
Intermittent Claudication - either leg
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Intermittent Claudication - either leg
This variable defines intermittent claudication being present in either leg |
Clinical Data/Vascular Measures | |
cvd_frame
Framingham CVD composite criterion
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Framingham CVD composite criterion
This variable is an indicator that defines a composite CVD definition based on the Framingham Study criterion. |
Clinical Data/Vascular Measures | |
frame_cvd_risk_10yr
Framingham CVD - 10 year risk (w/lab predictors)
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Framingham CVD - 10 year risk (w/lab predictors)
This variable defines the Framingham CVD 10 year risk using lab predictors based on the Framingham Study criterion for participants. Individuals 30 to 74 years old only. |
Clinical Data/Vascular Measures | |
abigrp_c4
4-level grouped Ankle Brachial Index (occ. failure incl.)
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4-level grouped Ankle Brachial Index (occ. failure incl.)
This variable groups left and right ABI into 4 categories. |
Clinical Data/Vital Signs/Seated Blood Pressure | |
abi_overall
Overall Ankle Branchial Index (occlusion failure included)
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Overall Ankle Branchial Index (occlusion failure included)
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) is the average ankle to arm systolic pressures as measured from the left and right sides. The higher of the two ankle measures on the same side is divided by the higher of the two systolic arm pressures to derive the right and left side ABI values. The overall ABI is the mean of those two measurements. |
Clinical Data/Vital Signs/Seated Blood Pressure | |
left_abi
Left Ankle Branchial Index (occ. failure incl.)
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Left Ankle Branchial Index (occ. failure incl.)
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) is the average ankle to arm systolic pressures as measured from the left and right sides. The higher of the two ankle measures on the same side is divided by the higher of the two systolic arm pressures to derive the right and left side ABI values. |
Clinical Data/Vital Signs/Seated Blood Pressure | |
left_abigrp_c4
Left 4-level grouped Ankle Brachial Index (occ. failure incl.)
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Left 4-level grouped Ankle Brachial Index (occ. failure incl.)
This variable groups left and right ABI into 4 categories. |
Clinical Data/Vital Signs/Seated Blood Pressure | |
right_abi
Right Ankle Branchial Index (occ. failure incl.)
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Right Ankle Branchial Index (occ. failure incl.)
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) is the average ankle to arm systolic pressures as measured from the left and right sides. The higher of the two ankle measures on the same side is divided by the higher of the two systolic arm pressures to derive the right and left side ABI values. |
Clinical Data/Vital Signs/Seated Blood Pressure | |
right_abigrp_c4
Right 4-level grouped Ankle Brachial Index (occ. failure incl.)
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Right 4-level grouped Ankle Brachial Index (occ. failure incl.)
This variable groups left and right ABI into 4 categories. |
Clinical Data/Vital Signs/Seated Blood Pressure | |
sbpa5
Average seated systolic blood pressure based on three measurements at a single clinic visit, with an interval of 30 seconds between each measurement
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Average seated systolic blood pressure based on three measurements at a single clinic visit, with an interval of 30 seconds between each measurement | Clinical Data/Vital Signs/Seated Blood Pressure | |
sbpa6
Average seated diastolic blood pressure based on three measurements, with an interval of 30 seconds between each measurement
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Average seated diastolic blood pressure based on three measurements, with an interval of 30 seconds between each measurement | Clinical Data/Vital Signs/Seated Blood Pressure | |
agegroup_c2
Age of the participant
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Age of the participant
This variable is the grouped age of the participant. |
Demographics | |
agegroup_c2_sueno
2-level Age Sub-groups at SUENO Visit
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2-level Age Sub-groups at SUENO Visit | Demographics | |
agegroup_c5_sueno
5-level Age Sub-groups at SUENO Visit
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5-level Age Sub-groups at SUENO Visit | Demographics | |
agegroup_c6
6-level Age Sub-groups
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6-level Age Sub-groups
This variable is the grouped age of the participant. |
Demographics | |
agegroup_c6_nhanes
6-Level Age Groups (NHANES standardization)
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6-Level Age Groups (NHANES standardization)
This variable is the grouped age of the participant. It is determined from the derived variable age for use with analyses requiring NHANES age standardization. |
Demographics | |
age_sueno
Age at Sueno clinic visit
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Age at Sueno clinic visit | Demographics | |
age_sueno_scrn
Age at Sueno screening
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Age at Sueno screening | Demographics | |
gender
Gender (F=Female, M=Male)
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Gender (F=Female, M=Male)
This variable describes the participant's gender. |
Demographics | |
marital_status
Marital Status (collapsed categories)
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Marital Status (collapsed categories)
This derived variable groups each subject's marital status. |
Demographics | |
accult_mesa
Acculturation Score - MESA
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Acculturation Score - MESA
This is a summary acculturation score based on nativity, language spoken at home, and years of residence in the U.S. It is defined as the sum of nativity subscore and language subscore. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
age_immi
Age of immigration among participants who were not born in US mainland (50 US States + DC)
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Age of immigration among participants who were not born in US mainland (50 US States + DC)
The age of immigration is defined as if participant was not born in the US 50 states, then the age of immigration is equal to the participant's age minus years lived in the US or if participant was born in the US 50 states, then the age of immigration is equal to missing. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
bkgrd1
Background with Other reclassified
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Background with Other reclassified
The self-identification with a Hispanic/Latino cultural group allowed for selection of an 'other' designation. This variable groups the test responses of 'other' for variations of 'Dominican' so that undercounts do not occur for that group. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
bkgrd1_c6
Background with Other reclassified (collapsed categories)
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Background with Other reclassified (collapsed categories)
Variable collapses 'Central' and 'South American' categories into one group and the 'Other' and 'More than one heritage' categories into one group. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
bkgrd1_c7
7-level re-classification of Hispanic/Latino Background
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7-level re-classification of Hispanic/Latino Background
Variable combined 'Other' and 'More than one heritage' categories into one group. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
ethis
Ethnic identity score
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Ethnic identity score
Variable indicates the degree of ethnic identity. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
imgen_c2
Immigrant generation (2 categories)
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Immigrant generation (2 categories)
This variable determines the participants immigrant generation status based on a combination of the country of origin of the participant, maternal and paternal parents, and/or the maternal and paternal grandparents. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
imgen_c4
Immigrant generation (4 categories)
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Immigrant generation (4 categories)
This variable determines the participant's immigrant generation status based on a combination of the country of origin of the participant, maternal and paternal parents, and/or the maternal and paternal grandparents. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
lang_pref
Language preference
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Language preference
This variable determines which language was preferred to be used for the baseline examination. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
language_subscore_mesa
Language Subscore - MESA
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Language Subscore - MESA
This is a language subscore of the acculturation score similar to the one used in MESA. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
nativity_subscore_mesa
Nativity Subscore - MESA
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Nativity Subscore - MESA
This is a nativity subscore of the acculturation score similar to the one used in MESA. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
race
Race Group (self-report)
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Race Group (self-report)
The self-identification with a race group. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
sash_lang
Short acculturation scale for Hispanics-language subscale
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Short acculturation scale for Hispanics-language subscale
This variable indicates the degree of language acculturation. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
sash_soc
SASH ethic social relations subscale
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SASH ethic social relations subscale
This variable indicates the degree of social acculturation. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
site_bkgrd
Cross-Classification of Center and Hispanic/Latino Background
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Cross-Classification of Center and Hispanic/Latino Background
This variable is the self-identification with a Hispanic/Latino cultural group crossed by field center. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
site_bkgrd_45plus
Cross-Classification of Center and Hispanic Latino Background, 45+ Years Only
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Cross-Classification of Center and Hispanic Latino Background, 45+ Years Only
This variable is the self-identification with a Hispanic/Latino cultural group, based on a sub-cohort of participants 45+ years old, crossed by field center and grouped into categories. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
us_born
Born in mainland US (50 States + DC)
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Born in mainland US (50 States + DC)
This variable groups the place of birth of the participant to the United States (50 states only) or other place of birth. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
us_native
US Born (including territories)
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US Born (including territories)
This variable groups the place of birth of the participant to the United States (50 states and US territories which includes Puerto-Rico, Guam, and Virgin Islands) or other place of birth. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
yrsus
Years lived in US
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Years lived in US
This variable defines years lived in the US as if the participant was not born in the US, then the years lived in the US is equal to the response of PIEA7 or if participant was born in the US, then the years lived in the US is equal to the participant's age. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
yrsus_c2
2-level grouped years lived in the US (50 States)
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2-level grouped years lived in the US (50 States)
This variable is grouped and defined as living less than 10 years in the US or living 10 years or more in the US. |
Demographics/Acculturation | |
education_c2
Education Status (2 levels)
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Education Status (2 levels)
This variable is the educational status derived from variable groups of the attainment of a high school diploma or an equivalent degree, or not having that degree. |
Demographics/Education | |
education_c3
Education Status (3 levels)
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Education Status (3 levels)
This variable is the educational status derived from variable groups of the attainment of a high school diploma or an equivalent degree, not having that degree, or attainment of education beyond a high school equivalent (i.e. college or vocational). |
Demographics/Education | |
commutehome
Commute time to home
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Commute time to home | Demographics/Employment | |
commutework
Commute time to work
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Commute time to work | Demographics/Employment | |
employed
Employment Status (includes retirees)
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Employment Status (includes retirees)
This variable groups the employment status of the participant. |
Demographics/Employment | |
income
Yearly Household Income (ECEA3 and ECEA4)
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Yearly Household Income (ECEA3 and ECEA4) | Demographics/Employment | |
income_c3
3-level grouped yearly household income
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3-level grouped yearly household income | Demographics/Employment | |
income_c5
Yearly Household Income (collapsed categories)
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Yearly Household Income (collapsed categories) | Demographics/Employment | |
n_hc
Health Insurance Coverage - Current
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Health Insurance Coverage - Current
This variable groups the health insurance coverage status of the participant. The definition also checks whether or not any reason was giving for stopping coverage. |
Demographics/Employment | |
occupation_curr
Current Occupation (collapsed categories)
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Current Occupation (collapsed categories)
This variable is the type of occupation the participant had at the time of the baseline examination. |
Demographics/Employment | |
occupation_long
Longest Held Occupation (collapsed categories)
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Longest Held Occupation (collapsed categories)
This variable is the type of occupation the participant has held the longest. |
Demographics/Employment | |
shift_length
Shift length
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Shift length | Demographics/Employment | |
shiftworkeryn
Shift worker
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Shift worker | Demographics/Employment | |
totcommute_day
Total commute time per workday
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Total commute time per workday | Demographics/Employment | |
totcommute_week
Total commute time per week
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Total commute time per week | Demographics/Employment | |
work_hrs_day
Calculated work hours per workday
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Calculated work hours per workday | Demographics/Employment | |
work_hrs_week
Weekly work hours
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Weekly work hours | Demographics/Employment | |
diab_famhist
Family History of Diabetes
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Family History of Diabetes
This variable describes the family history of diabetes. |
Family History | |
ever_angina_relative
At least one relative had report of angina
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At least one relative had report of angina
This variable combines self-report of angina for immediate family relatives, i.e. mother, father, and sibling(s). |
Family History | |
ever_cabg_relative
At least one relative had report of CABG or angioplasty
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At least one relative had report of CABG or angioplasty
This variable combines self-report of variable cabg or angioplasty for immediate family relatives, i.e. mother, father, and sibling(s). |
Family History | |
ever_mi_relative
At least one relative had report of heart attack
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At least one relative had report of heart attack
This variable combines self-report of heart attack for immediate family relatives, i.e. mother, father, and sibling(s). |
Family History | |
fh_chd
Family history of CHD including self-reported angina
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Family history of CHD including self-reported angina
This variable combines the self-reports of angina, heart attack, or procedure (angioplasty, stent, bypass) for immediate family relatives, i.e. mother, father, and sibling(s). |
Family History | |
fh_stroke
Family history of stroke
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Family history of stroke
This variable combines the self-reports of stroke for immediate family relatives, i.e. mother, father, and sibling(s). |
Family History | |
mhea10a
Stroke - Mother (MHEA10A)
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Stroke - Mother (MHEA10A) | Family History | |
mhea10b
Stroke - Father (MHEA10B)
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Stroke - Father (MHEA10B) | Family History | |
mhea10c
Stroke - Sibling (MHEA10C)
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Stroke - Sibling (MHEA10C) | Family History | |
mhea13a
Aortic Aneurism/AAA - Mother (MHEA13A)
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Aortic Aneurism/AAA - Mother (MHEA13A) | Family History | |
mhea13b
Aortic Aneurism/AAA - Father (MHEA13B)
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Aortic Aneurism/AAA - Father (MHEA13B) | Family History | |
mhea13c
Aortic Aneurism/AAA - Sibling (MHEA13C)
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Aortic Aneurism/AAA - Sibling (MHEA13C) | Family History | |
mhea15a
PAD - Mother (MHEA15A)
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PAD - Mother (MHEA15A) | Family History | |
mhea15b
PAD - Father (MHEA15B)
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PAD - Father (MHEA15B) | Family History | |
mhea15c
PAD - Sibling (MHEA15C)
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PAD - Sibling (MHEA15C) | Family History | |
mhea16e
Diabetes - Mother (MHEA16E)
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Diabetes - Mother (MHEA16E) | Family History | |
mhea16f
Diabetes - Father (MHEA16F)
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Diabetes - Father (MHEA16F) | Family History | |
mhea16g
Diabetese - Sibling (MHEA16G)
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Diabetese - Sibling (MHEA16G) | Family History | |
mhea1b
HBP/Hypertension - Mother (MHEA1B)
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HBP/Hypertension - Mother (MHEA1B) | Family History | |
mhea1c
HBP/Hypertension - Father (MHEA1C)
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HBP/Hypertension - Father (MHEA1C) | Family History | |
mhea1d
HBP/Hypertension - Sibling (MHEA1D)
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HBP/Hypertension - Sibling (MHEA1D) | Family History | |
mhea21a
Migraine - Mother (MHEA21A)
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Migraine - Mother (MHEA21A) | Family History | |
mhea21b
Migraine - Father (MHEA21B)
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Migraine - Father (MHEA21B) | Family History | |
mhea21c
Migraine - Brother(s) or Sister(s) (MHEA21C)
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Migraine - Brother(s) or Sister(s) (MHEA21C) | Family History | |
mhea23a
Pain swell of jts - Mother (MHEA23A)
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Pain swell of jts - Mother (MHEA23A) | Family History | |
mhea23b
Pain swell of jts - Father (MHEA23B)
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Pain swell of jts - Father (MHEA23B) | Family History | |
mhea23c
Pain swell of jts - Sibling (MHEA23C)
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Pain swell of jts - Sibling (MHEA23C) | Family History | |
mhea26b
Cancer/Malig Tumor - Mother (MHEA26B)
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Cancer/Malig Tumor - Mother (MHEA26B) | Family History | |
mhea26c
Cancer/Malig Tumor - Father (MHEA26C)
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Cancer/Malig Tumor - Father (MHEA26C) | Family History | |
mhea26d
Cancer/Malig Tumor - Sibling (MHEA26D)
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Cancer/Malig Tumor - Sibling (MHEA26D) | Family History | |
mhea2a
High Blood Cholesterol - Mother (MHEA2A)
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High Blood Cholesterol - Mother (MHEA2A) | Family History | |
mhea2b
High Blood Cholesterol - Father (MHEA2B)
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High Blood Cholesterol - Father (MHEA2B) | Family History | |
mhea2c
High Blood Cholesterol - Sibling (MHEA2C)
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High Blood Cholesterol - Sibling (MHEA2C) | Family History | |
mhea3b
Angina - Mother (MHEA3B)
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Angina - Mother (MHEA3B) | Family History | |
mhea3c
Angina - Father (MHEA3C)
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Angina - Father (MHEA3C) | Family History | |
mhea3d
Angina - Sibling (MHEA3D)
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Angina - Sibling (MHEA3D) | Family History | |
mhea4b1
Heart Attack - Mother (MHEA4B1)
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Heart Attack - Mother (MHEA4B1) | Family History | |
mhea4b2
Heart Attack - Age Mother (MHEA4B2)
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Heart Attack - Age Mother (MHEA4B2) | Family History | |
mhea4c1
Heart Attack - Father (MHEA4C1)
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Heart Attack - Father (MHEA4C1) | Family History | |
mhea4c2
Heart Attack - Age Father (MHEA4C2)
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Heart Attack - Age Father (MHEA4C2) | Family History |