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Is It Genetic?

Straight answers for 485 medical conditions — heritability percentages, inheritance patterns, and key genes, all in plain English.

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Cancer 55 conditions Cardiovascular 26 conditions Metabolic 23 conditions Neurological 32 conditions Mental Health 21 conditions Musculoskeletal 21 conditions Digestive 16 conditions Reproductive 18 conditions Rare Conditions 93 conditions Other Conditions 71 conditions

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YES Is Breast Cancer genetic? ~80% heritable PARTIAL Is Type 2 Diabetes genetic? ~40% heritable COMPLEX Is Alzheimer's Disease genetic? ~60% heritable PARTIAL Is Heart Disease genetic? ~40% heritable PARTIAL Is Depression genetic? ~37% heritable PARTIAL Is Obesity genetic? ~60% heritable PARTIAL Is Asthma genetic? ~55% heritable PARTIAL Is Bipolar Disorder genetic? ~75% heritable PARTIAL Is Schizophrenia genetic? ~80% heritable COMPLEX Is Parkinson's Disease genetic? ~27% heritable PARTIAL Is Multiple Sclerosis genetic? ~54% heritable YES Is Cystic Fibrosis genetic? ~100% heritable YES Is Huntington's Disease genetic? ~100% heritable PARTIAL Is Migraine genetic? ~50% heritable PARTIAL Is Rheumatoid Arthritis genetic? ~50% heritable

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How We Rate Genetic Conditions

YES — Strong genetic cause; heritability >60%
PARTIAL — Genetics is one factor among several
COMPLEX — Many genes, many environmental factors
NO — Not primarily genetic in origin

All heritability estimates are drawn from peer-reviewed research via MedlinePlus Genetics, the CDC, and the NIH. 247GeneticCheck does not provide medical advice.