Amish Populations in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania Have High Rates of a Rare

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Essay

Amish populations in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania have high rates of a rare form of dwarfism.The recessive allele that codes for this disorder is found in 1 of 14 individuals in this Amish population,in contrast to 1 in 1,000 in the general population.In Ohio,an Amish population suffers with higher than normal rates of cystic fibrosis and a host of other genetic diseases so rare that some have not yet been named.What factors have caused such severe genetic problems in these two communities?

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Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that banks are required to keep on hand as reserves, either in their vaults or with the central bank, to ensure liquidity.

Goldsmith's Receipts

Goldsmith's Receipts were historically issued by goldsmiths in the form of promissory notes against the gold deposited with them, leading to the development of banking.

NOW Accounts

Interest-earning banking accounts that permit writing checks against the deposited funds.

Interest-Bearing

Pertaining to financial instruments or accounts that generate interest income over time for the holder, such as bonds or savings accounts.