"One could argue that maintaining ethnic diversity perpetuates certain genetic mutations that are injurious to health-Teret's Syndrome and sickle cell anemia spring to mind."
The Sickle-cell trait is beneficial to the individual and the group as it confers resistance to malaria. However, if both parents pass the trait on, then the child will suffer from Sickle-cell anaemia, a crippling condition where red blood cells are mishapen and clog the small vessels causing excruciating pain.
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