Does anyone know how many are in the 23andMe database now?
http://www.gauchercare.com/en/patient/about.aspx
a missing enzyme causes fatty tissue to build up affecting the whole body but some organs in particular are worse.
it's genetic; more common among Jews of Ashkenazi (Eastern European) descent, the incidence is higher: up to 1 in 450 people. The higher frequency of Gaucher disease among this population has led to the misconception that Gaucher disease is a "Jewish genetic disease,” but in fact, individuals of any ethnic or racial background may be affected.
Adults
Gaucher disease typically affects the body in many ways as a result of Gaucher cells accumulating in various organs, especially the liver, spleen, and the bone marrow. The disease’s bone-related symptoms can be particularly painful and debilitating, impairing a patient’s mobility.