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Many Michigan families are affected by adult-onset genetic
disorders (genetic disorders that appear in adulthood) or other chronic diseases. A chronic disease is a disease that lasts a long time or recurs often. Chronic diseases account for the leading causes of death to Michigan residents. Some conditions have a known pattern of inheritance or a common gene that gets passed from generation to generation. There are other conditions where there is no clear pattern but a person's risk may be higher due to their family history. Links to information and key resources about adult genetic issues are included here. |
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