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I can't speak for the U.S. specifically but according to the National Institutes of Health, Turner Syndrome effects 1 out of every 2,500 female live births worldwide. For more information about it, you can peruse NIH's site at:http://turners.nichd.nih.gov The site has a wide variety of publications you can access, information about current studies, and even the contact information for a NIH doctor if you have questions about the syndrome.
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∙ 16y agoTurner syndrome occurs in about 1 in 2500 live births
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∙ 13y agoI in every 2000 to 2500 live female births have Turner syndrome.
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∙ 13y ago1 in every 2000 to 2500 live female births have Turner syndrome.
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∙ 13y agoOne in every 2000 to 2500 baby girls who are born have Turner syndrome.
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∙ 12y agoOne in every 2000 to 2500 live female births. 0.05% to 0.04% of live births among women.
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∙ 13y ago1 in every 2000 to 2500 live female births has Turner syndrome.
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Can boys get turner syndrome?
Most girls are born with two X chromosomes, but girls with Turner syndrome are born with only one X chromosome or they are missing part of one X chromosome. The effects of the condition vary widely among girls with Turner syndrome. It all depends on how many of the body's cells are affected by the changes to the X chromosome.
Does Missy Marlowe have Turner's syndrome?
Yes and she is also the spokesperson for the Turner Syndrome Society.
Can the environment cause turner syndrome?
As far as I know, the environment is not believed to be a cause of Turner syndrome.
Why do girls with turner syndrome have difficulty with math?
All you ever needed to know about Turners: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turner_Syndrome
Can you tell if you are a carrier for Turner's syndrome?
According to MedlinePlus, girls with Turner syndrome are short and often have short, "webbed" necks with folds of skin from the tops of their shoulders to the sides of their necks. They also exhibit a low hairline in the back, low-set ears, and swollen hands and feet.
Does turner syndrome occur in boys?
No, Turner syndrome affects girls.
How long do people with turner syndrome live?
people (girls/women) with turner syndrome live as long as regular people do....turner syndrome does not affect life spancy
Can boys get turner syndrome?
Most girls are born with two X chromosomes, but girls with Turner syndrome are born with only one X chromosome or they are missing part of one X chromosome. The effects of the condition vary widely among girls with Turner syndrome. It all depends on how many of the body's cells are affected by the changes to the X chromosome.
What lacking an X chromosome and are designated XO?
Girls with Turner's syndrome
Do only girls get turner syndrome?
Yes, only women are born with the TS.
Can Turner Syndrome be inherited?
Turner syndrome can rarely be inherited
Why does turner syndrome make girls short?
Turner Syndrome basically deletes the X, or feminine, chromosome, and probably messes with normal growth in height.
Is turner syndrome found in a particular sex?
Turner's syndrome is only found in females.
A karyotype would be unable to Turner syndrome?
No, a karyotype shows if a person has Turner syndrome.
Is turner syndrome more often in females?
Turner syndrome only occurs in females
Does Missy Marlowe have Turner's syndrome?
Yes and she is also the spokesperson for the Turner Syndrome Society.
What is the more common name of monosomy X?
Turner syndrome or Ullrich-Turner syndrome.
