Cardiovascular
Conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels (8 diseases)
Oncology
Cancer and malignant neoplasms (12 diseases)
Metabolic
Metabolic disorders and endocrine conditions (6 diseases)
Neurological
Conditions affecting the brain and nervous system (6 diseases)
Psychiatric
Mental health and behavioral conditions (7 diseases)
Autoimmune
Immune system disorders (7 diseases)
Respiratory
Lung and airway conditions (2 diseases)
Ophthalmologic
Eye and vision conditions (2 diseases)
Musculoskeletal
Bone and joint conditions (2 diseases)
Dermatologic
Skin conditions (2 diseases)
Renal
Kidney conditions (2 diseases)
Endocrine
Thyroid and hormonal conditions (2 diseases)
Understanding Heritability
Heritability estimates represent the proportion of variation in a trait or disease risk that can be attributed to genetic factors in a given population. A heritability of 50% means that about half of the variation in disease risk is due to genetic differences between individuals.
Important: High heritability does not mean a condition is inevitable. Environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and preventive measures can significantly influence actual disease outcomes regardless of genetic predisposition.