Posted by Noa on October 21, 2000, at 14:09:29
In reply to haemochromatosis, posted by JMR on October 20, 2000, at 19:56:45
very interesting. Do you know how frequently it occurs in these populations?
Last year, when I was getting my endocrine evaluation done, the endo checked me for a genetic disorder that is considered the most common in humans, occuring in 3% of Ashkenazi Jews (eastern European descent) and less frequently in Spaniards, Yugoslavs, and several other ethnic groups. It turns out I don't have it, but when I first heard about it, it seemed that that high prevalance rate should mean more universal testing in this population. I guess they don't because it is not fatal, like Tay Sachs, etc., which is much rarer but so devastating.
When I was looking into this, I came across a great site that lists all these diferent genetic disorders and if I can remember where it is, I will post it here.
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