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 in-depth 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.
- ISBN10 078640941X
- ISBN13 9780786409419
- Publish Date 30 September 2001
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 19 September 2008
- Publish Country US
- Imprint McFarland & Company
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 288
- Language English