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  1. What does it mean to have a genetic predisposition to a disease?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... results from specific genetic variations that are often inherited from a parent. These genetic changes contribute to ... underlie susceptibility to many common diseases, including cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and mental illness. Researchers are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/predisposition - Genetics