National Family Health History Day
November 27, Thursday
History of the holiday
The initiative for National Family Health History Day was launched in the USA in collaboration with national medical and genetic organizations. It aims to promote the idea that knowing the family history of diseases helps doctors and patients make more informed decisions about health and prevention.
Purpose of the holiday
The main goal is to motivate people to gather information about family health, identify hereditary risk factors, and apply preventive measures, as well as to encourage discussions about health across generations.
Traditions and activities
National Family Health History Day is accompanied by various events and initiatives:
* filling out family health trees and recording information about relatives’ diseases;
* consultations with doctors and geneticists to analyze family health history;
* educational seminars and webinars on hereditary diseases and prevention;
* publications and campaigns on social media about the importance of family health history;
* organizing family meetings and discussions about health and lifestyle.
Modern significance
Today, the holiday helps people make more informed health decisions, prevent hereditary diseases, and strengthen family bonds through shared discussions about health. It promotes a culture of health awareness within families.
Date of celebration
National Family Health History Day is celebrated annually on November 27.
National Family Health History Day in other years
- 2021 November 27, Saturday
- 2022 November 27, Sunday
- 2023 November 27, Monday
- 2024 November 27, Wednesday
- 2026 November 27, Friday