Arab Genetic Disorders: A Layman's Guide

Abel (obstetrics/gynecology and psychology, Wayne State U.) begins by looking at the concept of ethnic group and its genetic dimensions, how the cultural practices of a group can influence the type and prevalence of genetic disorders, fundamentals of genetics and genetic disorders, and who the Arabs are. Then he surveys various types of disorders that Arabs are susceptible to, including blood, metabolic, respiratory, and digestive. He produced an analogous reference for Jews in 2001. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR