About 100,00 people in the United States suffer from this disease
It is not rare but not common. Only a few million are affected with this disease each year.
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2 million people are diagnosed with kidney disease each year, and a few thousand die of it or complications.
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Around 5,000-6,000 people die from ALS each year in the United States. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with no cure that primarily affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are important in managing symptoms and improving quality of life for those affected by ALS.
Millions of people around the world.
3/4 of the world die or become very ill each year from a genetic disease
It is difficult to provide an exact number as it varies by region and specific genetic disease. However, genetic diseases collectively are a leading cause of death worldwide, with millions of people affected each year. Advances in genetics and personalized medicine are helping to reduce the impact of genetic diseases on mortality rates.
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About 30,000 people die each year because obesity