Why is CF more common in white?

Is cystic fibrosis more common in white people

Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic disorders in white people in the United States, occurring in one of every 3,200 live births. It is less common in African Americans (1 in 17,000), Asian Americans (1 in 31,000) and Native Americans.

What race is cystic fibrosis most common in

Cystic fibrosis is a common genetic disease within the white population in the United States. The disease occurs in 1 in 2,500 to 3,500 white newborns. Cystic fibrosis is less common in other ethnic groups, affecting about 1 in 17,000 African Americans and 1 in 31,000 Asian Americans.

Does cystic fibrosis only affect white people

Cystic fibrosis can affect people of any ethnicity and in any region in the world. The only known risk factors are race and genetics. Among Caucasians, it's the most common autosomal recessive disorder. Autosomal recessive genetic inheritance pattern means that both parents need to be at least carriers of the gene.

Does race affect cystic fibrosis

Outcomes: Black and Hispanic people with CF have a nearly two-fold higher risk of death before the age of 18 compared with white people with CF. Unadjusted mortality (31%-61% increased risk) and access to lung transplants is worse in Black, Hispanic, and Asian candidates with CF.

Can a black person have cystic fibrosis

It's not a disease that most people are aware of, but it's especially uncommon in the Black community. Less than 5 percent of people with CF in the U.S. are Black, according to the Patient Registry.

What diseases are more common in Caucasians

If you're Caucasian, you could be at higher risk of some of the following health conditions.

• Cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis.
• Spinal muscular atrophy. Spinal muscular atrophy.
• Cancer. UK research suggests that.
• Mental health issues.

How common is cystic fibrosis in Caucasian

Among Caucasians, CF occurs in approximately 1 in 3,000 – 4,000 live births. Approximately one in 25–30 Caucasians are carriers of a pathogenic mutation of the CFTR gene.