have a history of something

have a history of something
1) to be well known for doing something because you have often done it in the past

The country has a long history of political kidnappings.

He's got a history of cheating on his girlfriends.

2) if you have a history of a medical condition or other problem, you have had it before

She has a history of alcohol abuse.

have a family history of something (= a situation in which several members of a family have had the same problem or medical condition):

They have a family history of heart disease.


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