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. 2015 Nov 9;3(4):1086-96.
doi: 10.3390/healthcare3041086.

Family History of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young: Prevalence and Associated Factors

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Family History of Sudden Cardiac Death of the Young: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Michelle J White et al. Healthcare (Basel). .

Abstract

Sudden cardiac death of the young (SCDY) is a devastating event for families and communities. Family history is a significant risk factor for this potentially preventable cause of death, however a complete and detailed family history is not commonly obtained during routine health maintenance visits. To estimate the proportion of adults with a family history of SCDY, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Genomics Program included two questions within the 2007 Michigan Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (MiBRFS). Prevalence estimates and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Among adults in Michigan, 6.3% reported a family history of SCDY, with a greater prevalence among blacks, those with lower household income, and those with less education. Among those reporting a family history of SCDY, 42.3% had at least one first-degree relative and 26.2% had multiple affected family members. This is the first study to demonstrate the prevalence of family history of SCDY while also highlighting key sociodemographic characteristics associated with increased prevalence. These findings should guide evidence-based interventions to reach those at greatest risk.

Keywords: family history; genomics; health disparities; sudden cardiac death.

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