Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Diseases

Ashkenazi Jewish genetic diseases are inherited conditions more common among people of Eastern European Jewish ancestry due to historical genetic factors. These include disorders like Tay-Sachs, Gaucher disease, and familial dysautonomia, which result from specific gene mutations passed from parents to children. Carriers often show no symptoms, but if two carriers have a child, there's a higher chance the child may inherit the disease. Genetic screening can identify carriers, helping with informed family planning. These conditions are rare in the general population but are significantly more prevalent in Ashkenazi Jewish communities because of genetic isolation and population bottlenecks in history.