Is the Prader Willi syndrome more common in a certain race?

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) occurs at similar rates across different racial and ethnic groups, with no significant evidence suggesting that it is more common in any specific race. The syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the loss of function of specific genes on chromosome 15, and its prevalence is estimated to be about 1 in 15,000 to 1 in 30,000 births globally. While genetic conditions can vary in prevalence among populations due to factors like consanguinity or founder effects, PWS does not show a marked racial predisposition.