– Why do some ethic groups have increased chances of getting certain diseases?

Question

For example, during pregnancy African Americans are said to have a higher chance of getting preeclampsia or gestational diabetes. Genetically, what’s happening here?

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Answer 1

Because they evolved and adapted that way. A couple thousand years ago there was either an advantage to having these traits, or there was no pressure against them, in the environment where they lived.