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As of July 2014, there are just 100 people that have progeria in the entire world. The disease is very rare.

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Are people with progeria obese?

The exact opposite. Children with Progeria are extremely skinny.


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


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.


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.


How many people today have progeria?

there is about 100 cases or so throughout the world


Do black people get progeria?

Progeria is an extremely rare genetic condition that mainly affects children of all ethnicities. However, there have been reported cases of black children diagnosed with progeria, but it is still very uncommon.


How many people in America have progeria?

It is estimated that there are around 250-350 individuals living with progeria worldwide, with a small percentage of these individuals residing in the United States. The exact number of people in America with progeria may vary as new cases are diagnosed and reported.


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


Why do people with Progeria have big heads?

Having a " big head " is just one of the symptoms of progeria , it will usually become noticable when the child is 1 or 2 years old.


What limitations do people with progeria have?

People with progeria have limitations such as growth retardation, early aging symptoms (wrinkled skin, hair loss), cardiovascular problems, joint stiffness, and reduced bone density. These limitations can impact mobility, physical development, and overall quality of life for individuals with progeria.