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The countries of Ireland and Wales have the highest rates of spina bifida, and in general Caucasians are afflicted with it more than other races.
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How do chromosomes affect Spina Bifida?
There has been no correlation found between any specific chromosomes and developing spina bifida.
Does spina bifida cause deafness?
No, Spina Bifida does not affect the ears normally. There may exist other medical conditions in a child who has Spina Bifida, including conditions that affect the ears, but they would be separate conditions unrelated to the Spina Bifida.
What gene does Spina Bifida affect?
Spina bifida has not been proven to derive from any one gene.
What effects does vitamin A have on Spina Bifida?
Vitamin A is not known to affect Spina Bifida. There is a correlation between folic acid deficiency in the mother and Spina Bifida in the baby, though.
How many people with Spina Bifida have had children with out Spina Bifida?
My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida
What chromosome is Spina Bifida located on?
There has not yet been a specific chromosome identified as the one responsible for causing spina bifida.
Does Spina Bifida affect the spinal tissue?
Yes, hence the name "SPINA" Bifida. Spina Bifida means "split spine" and involves an opening in the spine where the spine did not form correctly in the womb of the mother.
How many people does Spina Bifida affect?
Worldwide, spina bifida occurs about 7 times in every 10,000 live births.
Does Spina Bifida have an affect on the respiratory system?
if you are josh then yes
Does spina Bifida affect older kids?
It depends on the level that the defect occurs. Also the type of spina bifida. Physical therapy will be needed, surgery perhaps.
Can someone have spina bifida and not be born with it?
No, spina bifida is a birth defect. Therefore, a person has to be born with spina bifida to have it.
Which condition would affect breathing?
There are many conditions that affect breathing. This question is tagged in the Spina Bifida category, but there are no breathing problems that are more prone to patients with spina bifida than in the general population, so I am not sure which one you are referring to. If you can add more detail, please reask.
