Caucasian
Odds that both parents are carriers: 1 in 625
Chance of having a child with CF: 1 in 2500
Mutation detection by screening: 90%
Hispanic American
Odds that both parents are carriers: 1 in 2,100
Chance of having a child with CF: 1 in 8,500
Mutation detection by screening: 57%
African American
Odds that both parents are carriers: 1 in 4,200
Chance of having a child with CF: 1 in 17,000
Mutation detection by screening: 69%
Asian American
Odds that both parents are carriers: 1 in 8,100
Chance of having a child with CF: 1 in 32,400
Mutation detection by screening: unknown
* the most commonly known 25 mutations
These statistics and probabilities will be very different for mixed race couples. This data is based on Genetic Medicine 4(5):379-91. 2002.
3 comments:
I found this very interesting and had wondered this a few times. I forwarded the article on to some family members.
Good job, Lauren!
Interesting. But I have yet to meet a non-caucasian CF. in person and online.
Very impressive article! The blog is highly informative and has answered all my questions.
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