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Download or read book Jewish Genetic Disorders written by Ernest L. Abel and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.