ery 27 Jews is a Tay-Sachs carrier.Among Jews of Sephardic origin and in the general, non-Jewish population, the carrier rate is about one in 250. There are certain exceptions. French-Canadian and the Cajun community of Louisiana have the same carrier rate as Ashkenazi Jews, one in 27. Also, individuals with ancestry from Ireland are at increased risk for the Tay-Sachs gene. Current research indicates that among Irish Americans, the carrier rate is about one in 50.The only fight available against Tay Sachs is knowing if you’re a carrier. The solution to that is an easy blood test. The Tay Sachs gene is passed from one generation to the next. Those who are coupled and are from either Jewish or Irish decent are urged to get tested. Otherwise, a presumed healthy baby may be the next victim of Tay Sachs. ...
