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While a precise number is unknown, it is estimated that over 400,000 people in the United States have Down syndrome. Out of every 691 babies born in America, 1 is born with Down syndrome.
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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
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.
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.
Is progeria autosomal or sex-linked?
Progeria is autosomal dominant.
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.
How many people today have progeria?
there is about 100 cases or so throughout the world
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
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
