{"id":8865,"date":"2024-10-06T20:36:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T17:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8865"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:55:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:55:25","slug":"genetic-predisposition-as-a-hereditary-factor-affecting-the-risk-of-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/genetic-predisposition-as-a-hereditary-factor-affecting-the-risk-of-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Genetic predisposition: how heredity affects the risk of disease"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is genetic predisposition?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Genetic predisposition is an increased risk of developing certain diseases due to the presence of specific genetic variants (mutations) that are passed down from parents. This does not mean that a person will necessarily develop the disease, but the likelihood of developing the disease is significantly higher than in people without such changes in their DNA.<\/p>\n

WHO notes that about 10% All diseases have a clear genetic component<\/strong>, and even more diseases are of a mixed nature, where genes interact with environmental factors (WHO, 2023).<\/p>\n

What diseases are associated with genetic predisposition?<\/strong><\/h3>\n