Jewish Genetic Disorders

<p> This guide to genetic disorders that tend to affect the Jewish population more than the non-Jewish begins with a short history of the Jews and basic facts concerning genetics and genetic disorders. The information that follows is categorized under blood cancers central nervous system connective tissue gastrointestinal metabolic or endocrine respiratory sensory and skin. Included for each disorder is information on variations frequency symptoms causes diagnosis transmission treatment and prevention and notes on where more information about each disorder can be obtained. A glossary of terms and index are provided.</p>