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What groups of people typically have the disease cf?
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European Descent: CF is the most common inherited disease among caucasians, particularly those of northern european descent. The carrier rate is approximately 1 in 25 people.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Northern European : People from northern europe or their american descendants.
Answered 7/10/2012
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