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The Amish are a Christian religious group with a strong ethnic component, originating from the Anabaptist movement during the Protestant Reformation.
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There are six primary Amish denominations, each with diverse practices and beliefs, reflecting a range of communities within the Amish population.
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The Lancaster Amish, a founder population, have limited genetic diversity, descending from approximately 500-600 original settlers in the early 1700s.
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Research on Amish health has expanded from childhood rare diseases to include common adult diseases like diabetes and osteoporosis.
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Cory Anderson's research focuses on understanding Amish health practices, culture, and decision-making through a sociological lens.
