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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
How many people have progeria?
It is estimated that progeria affects approximately 1 in 4 to 8 million newborns worldwide. This rare genetic condition is characterized by accelerated aging in children, leading to a shorter lifespan.
Is progeria autosomal or sex-linked?
Progeria is neither autosomal nor sex-linked. It is caused by a spontaneous mutation in the LMNA gene, which is located on chromosome 1.
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.
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.
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.
What are some progeria limitations?
From watching television shows about Progeria,which is a premature ageing disorder.i have learned that a person's body ages faster,thus they do not live as long as a normal person. I believe they also have weak hearts,and weaker muscles on the body.
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.
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.
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.
Did Tom Cruise have progeria?
No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.
What syndrome makes people grow old at a rapid pace?
Progeria is a genetic condition in which rapid signs of aging begin at a very young age. People with progeria usually do not live past 13 years of age.
