Which birth defect afflicts European Jews at a rate of 1 in 3,000?

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Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that primarily affects people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, with a carrier rate of 1 in 30 individuals. The disease is caused by the absence or malfunction of an enzyme needed to break down a fatty substance in the brain, leading to progressive neurological deterioration and early death. The disease affects about 1 in 3,000 births in this population.

Which Birth Defect Afflicts European Jews at a Rate of 1