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Genetic disease patterns in Japan: a review.

N Fujiki1, Y Kohli, T Kato

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Genetics, Fukui Medical School, Matsuokacho, Japan.

Human Biology
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Genetic studies in Japan reveal unique disease patterns and high consanguinity rates, particularly in rural areas. These factors, influenced by social values, impact genetic disease prevalence and may persist globally due to mating patterns.

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Area of Science:

  • Human biology
  • Population genetics
  • Medical genetics

Background:

  • Ecological and social factors influence population genetic structure.
  • Understanding genetic disease incidence and consanguinity is crucial for human biology.
  • Japan presents a unique case study for genetic disease frequencies and inbreeding patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence of genetic diseases in Japan compared to other populations.
  • To review consanguinity studies in Japan and assess inbreeding levels.
  • To project worldwide trends in inbreeding and their impact on genetic disease frequencies.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of genetic disease incidence across populations.
  • Review of historical consanguinity data from Japanese villages.

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  • Examination of social and ecological factors influencing mating patterns.

    • Main Results:

    • Certain genetic disorders are less frequent in Japan, while others occur at higher rates (approx. 1 in 100 newborns).
    • Consanguinity rates in early 20th-century Japanese villages were high (8.6%–58.0%), though declining nationally.
    • Inbreeding remains significant in some Japanese villages due to traditional social values.

    Conclusions:

    • Japan exhibits distinct genetic disease profiles influenced by population structure and consanguinity.
    • Socially prescribed mating patterns globally may sustain or increase the frequency of certain genetic diseases.
    • Continued research into the interplay of ecology, social factors, and genetics is vital for understanding human population health.