I traced our diabetes to the Benarus side. How? They died "early"
whereas the Seriqui side lived to a ripe old age. Of course, the
Benarus side married into the Seriqui side which then gave the Seriqui
side a chance to have diabetes. I'm still trying to figure out if the
Bensabat side gave it to the Benarus side!
- Shirl -
I think diabetes is much higher than Joseph-Machado disease. I think
Joseph-Machado an autoimmune disease. It's more concentrated possibly
on Flores, but less that 1%. That I know. I remember taking a
genetics class in college and I chose diabetes and it was higher in
certain populations (including Portuguese). It's been so long ago that
I don't remember the source though.
I'm sure there probably a couple of other diseases too. The Azoreans
(and probably Madeirans and Cape Verdeans) probably have some that are
somewhat inbred due to the intermarriage since we are all come from
isolated islands.
Cheri Mello
Listowner, Azores-Gen
Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das
Tainhas, Achada
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