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The genetic disorder sickle-cell anemia is an example of?
Well, its a genetic disorder that is most common among African Americans. It is when red blood cells are C shaped. It's an example of a problem It is an example of pleiotropy.
Can a person be diagnosed with epilepsy schizophrenia and bipolar disorder?
Absolutely. Schizophrenia patients may also suffer from Bipolar disorder and recent studies show the two psychiatric disorders may share a common genetic cause. Epilepsy is over twice as common among people with Schizophrenia or Bipolar disorder than those without either disorder.
Tay-Sachs disease which is caused by a recessive allele in the homozygous condition is extremely rare in the US population as a whole It is almost unknown in black Americans but is relatively common?
Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder caused by a recessive allele, leading to severe neurological decline and early death. It is particularly common among individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, where the carrier rate is significantly higher. In contrast, the disease is rare in the general U.S. population and virtually absent in Black Americans, reflecting the varying prevalence of the recessive allele across different ethnic groups. This highlights the importance of genetic screening and understanding population-specific risks in genetic disorders.
What is the most common eating disorder among adults?
Binge eating or complusive over-eating.
What mental disorder is commonly among teenagers?
One common mental disorder among teenagers is anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder or social anxiety disorder. Other commonly seen disorders include depression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is important to seek professional help if any of these conditions are suspected in a teenager.
What are the demographics for patients with chonic pelvic pain?
most common among women of reproductive age, particularly those between the ages of 26 and 30. It appears to be more common among African Americans than among Caucasians or Asian Americans
What is the relationship of Crohn's disease and ethnicity?
The disorder occurs most frequently among people of European origin; is three to eight times more common among Jews than among non-Jews; and is more common among whites than nonwhites.
Among what race and gender types does polymyositis most commonly occur?
Polymyositis in the United States is most common among African Americans. The disorder is most prevalent in women in a male/female ratio of 1:2. In the United States, its incidence is one per 100,000 persons per year
What is common among haemophilia down's syndrome and sickle cell anaemia?
all of them are caused by genetic mutations
In what racial group is the condition known as Stahl's ears most common?
Stahl's deformity is found more often among Asian Americans than among Caucasian or African Americans.
Is antisocial personality disorder more common among men or women?
Men = 3% Women - less than 1%
Why do Native Americans drink?
In the US, deaths due to alcohol are about four times as common among Native Americans as in the general population. Some have speculated that there may be a genetic component to this (perhaps in the enzymes that metabolize ethanol), while others believe that alcohol abuse is more prevalent due to socioeconomic and cultural factors.
