What factors have made the Ashkenazi Jewish population more susceptible to genetic diseases?

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The Ashkenazi Jewish population is more susceptible to genetic diseases due to a combination of factors: they descended from a relatively small founder group (a genetic bottleneck), the population has experienced expansions and contractions over time (population bottlenecks), and there is a cultural practice of marrying within the community (endogamy). These factors have led to a higher prevalence of certain genetic diseases within the population.

What Factors Have Made the Ashkenazi Jewish Population More Susceptible