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Assessing the Role of Family History and Polygenic Risk Scores in the Risk of Cardiometabolic Disorders

  • By

  • Ebuka Onyenobi

  • Knightess Oyibo

  • Michael Zhong

  • Sally N. Adebamowo

  • February 3, 2026

  • 0 min

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    Cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) include type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and coronary artery disease, significantly impacting global health.

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    Family history (FH) is a strong predictor of CMDs, reflecting genetic, behavioral, and environmental influences on disease risk.

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    Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) quantify genetic susceptibility to CMDs by aggregating effects of common genetic variants from genome-wide studies.

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    This study evaluates the independent and joint effects of FH and PRS on CMD incidence in a diverse population, addressing previous research gaps.

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    A quantitative family history score (FHS) was developed to assess FH burden, enhancing risk stratification beyond traditional FH measures.

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Assessing the Role of Family History and Polygenic Risk Scores in the Risk of Cardiometabolic Disorders

  • by Ebuka Onyenobi, Knightess Oyibo, Michael Zhong, Sally N. Adebamowo

  • February 3, 2026

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