Rarely deficiency can result from a number of hereditary disorders.
As a result compared to other areas, there is a high frequency of hereditary disorders in the region," he said.
Because it is a hereditary disorder, there is nothing an individual can do to prevent contraction of the disease.
The breast cancer study was not the first time Jews participated in mass testing for a hereditary disorder.
Medical Genetics is concerned with the diagnosis and management of hereditary disorders.
A set of rare hereditary (genetic) disorders, each called progeria, has been known for some time.
Several other hereditary disorders of the red blood cell membrane are known.
Is there any family history of known hereditary disorders?
Diagnostic tests are usually not necessary unless a hereditary disorder is suspected.
In infants, hereditary disorders and prenatal infections are major factors.