Most of the differences in the incidence of health problems and disease between races and ethnic groups can be attributed to genetic causes.

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While genetics can play a role in certain health conditions, such as sickle cell anemia or Tay-Sachs disease, most health disparities between races and ethnic groups can be attributed to social, environmental, and economic factors such as access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities, as well as discrimination and racism.

Most of the Differences in the Incidence of Health Problems