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Very rarely. But some do. The incidence appears to be 1 out of over 15,000 babies born.

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Q: Do Black people have cystic fibrosis?
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What is an organization that helps people that have cystic fibrosis?

cystic fibrosis foundation


How do black people get cystic fibrosis?

The Same Way Any other person would get CF (Cystic Fibrosis), although it's Very Rare For African Americans to get it. Cystic Fibrosis is most common among Caucasians.


What disease is most common for white people?

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How frequent is cystic fibrosis?

Cystic Fibrosis affects approximately over 9,000 people in the UK and is the most common genetic disorder. According to the Cystic Fibrosis trusts website, approximately five babies each week are born with Cystic Fibrosis.


Why do only white people get cystic fibrosis?

Most white Europeans do not get cystic fibrosis. There is, however, a greater occurence of the recessive gene responsible for cystic fibrosis in Caucasians and Ashkanezi Jews than other races.


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What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a life threatening disease.


What is the most common fatal genetic disease in the United states?

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How does cystic fibrosis affect people with it?

it kills you


What can a nurse to do protect herself from someone with cystic fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is completely genetic -- it's not contagious. People with cystic fibrosis don't pose any risk to their nurses, doctors or anyone else.


Do girls have cystic fibrosis?

Yes, girls can get cystic fibrosis.


An individual heterozygous for cystic fibrosis?

Is a carrier of cystic fibrosis


Is cystic fibrosis caused by a virus?

No. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease.