CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Neonatal

Baby Alexandre is diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease at birth. In what populations is this disease most commonly seen?
  1. French Canadians
  2. Eastern European Jewish people
  3. People of African descent
  4. Both A and B
Explanation
Answer: D - Tay-Sachs disease is most commonly seen in French Canadian and Eastern European Jewish populations. Tay-Sachs is an autosomal recessive genetic disease disorder that is common in certain populations.
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