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there is about 100 cases or so throughout the world
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∙ 12y ago
There are about 350-400 known cases of progeria worldwide, with approximately 1 in 4-8 million babies born with the condition. It is considered a rare genetic disorder.
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∙ 13y agoabout 1 in every 8 billion babies a year have progeria
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How many people was on earth in 1970 and how many people on earth today?
In 1970, the estimated global population was around 3.7 billion people. Today, the global population is approximately 7.9 billion people.
How many people in the world today are Jewish?
It is estimated that there are around 14-15 million Jewish people in the world today.
How many people are there in the world including you?
today there are 6 billion people living in the world
How many people are named Zafer Gönenç in the world today?
1
What is a term that describes many people who work from home today?
Telecommuters is another term used more frequently today to refer to home-based employment.
How many people have progeria?
As of July 2014, there are just 100 people that have progeria in the entire world. The disease is very rare.
Can adults get Progeria?
No, adults can't get progeria, progeria is in the genes, so the person will be immediatly affected with it, you don't see adults with progeria, because most people with progeria die before they turn 13
Are people with progeria obese?
The exact opposite. Children with Progeria are extremely skinny.
Do black people get progeria?
Yes...The first black child diagnosed with progeria is named Ontlametse Phalatse.
What kind of disease is progeria?
Progeria is a disease of premature rapid aging. By the time individuals afflicted with progeria are just 5-7 years old, they can look like elderly people.
Is there an cure for progeria?
no there is no cure, progeria is a disease that contains people missing cells in there body which for cannot be replaced with more cells.
What individuals catch progeria?
how many individuals get the progeria? Progeria is a very rare genetic disease and can't be "caught." You are either born with it or not. If you are not born with it, you can never develop it. The incidence of progeria is about 1 in every 8 million live births.
How long do people with progeria usually live?
poor
What is the disease that make young people look old?
Progeria or Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome to give it it's full name.
Is progeria a dominant or recessive gene?
Progeria is caused by a dominant mutation in the LMNA gene. It is a rare genetic disorder that results in accelerated aging in children.
What limitations do people with progeria have?
children with progeria can do just as much as regular children. they can play sports and participate in activities. the only limitation they really have is their stiff joints.
Can kids with progeria have kids?
people with HGPS or progeria can have children although it is very unlikely to happen considering the fact that most only live to be 13 years old
