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Tay-Sachs disease is more common in individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, regardless of gender. However, within this population, it affects both males and females equally. The disease's prevalence is linked to specific genetic mutations rather than gender itself. Overall, there is no significant gender bias in the incidence of Tay-Sachs disease.
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What diseases are associated with lysosomal disorders?
hunters disease, Tay-sachs disease, and more
Is haemophilia more common in a particular race or gender?
Hemophilia is more common in males. It's a sex-linked disease.
How many men get tay-sachs disease?
Almost no kids get Tay - Sachs disease. Of the kids who do get it, they are mostly Jewish, since that is where the disease is most prevelent, and most Jewish people don't intermarry. About one in every 250 people are carriers.
Why is Tay-Sachs more common among Jews?
Jewish people are more likely to develop a baby with the disease because of there heredity. 4% of Ashkenazi Jews are carriers.
What are some types of hereditary disease?
Some types of hereditary diseases are 1) Tay-Sachs Disease, 2) Hemophilia, 3) Sickle Cell Disease, 4) Huntington's Disease, and many many more.
Why were Jewish children easily targeted to get the tay sachs disease?
Tay Sachs is a genetic disorder passed on from parent to child. The Genetic disorder is common in european Jews & since Jews tend to mary within their gene pool the disorder does not get diluted so it shows up more within the Jewish community.
Which gender is alzheimer's more common in?
Females
What are some more examples of gender nouns?
Examples of gender nouns for males:fathersonunclebrothermankingmanboarbuckbullramroosterExamples of gender nouns for females:motherdaughterauntsisterwomanqueensowdoecowewehenExamples of common gender nouns:parentchildrelativesiblingpersonneighborfriendbirddeersheephorsecatExamples of neuter gender nouns:anchorballchairdooreducationfacegearharpicejokekitelunch
Can Tay-Sachs occur in twins?
Yes, it is possible. It would be more common if the twins are fraternal that only one twin would be affected by the disease because it is a recessive trait, meaning both parents must be a carrier for the offspring to be affected. If the twins are identical and the tay-sachs gene is present, then boths twins will be infected because identical twins have identical DNA
When was tuberculosis a more common disease answer?
when more people have it.
Who is most at risk for Sandhoff disease?
As Sandhoff disease is a recessive disorder, males and females are affected with equal frequency. This disorder is more common in people with non-Jewish descent, unlike Tay-Sachs disease, which is prevalent mainly in individuals with Jewish ancestry.
What is a common predisposing factor to leukemia?
gender- more common in males smoking genetics
