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The exact opposite. Children with Progeria are extremely skinny.
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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
Do black people get progeria?
Yes...The first black child diagnosed with progeria is named Ontlametse Phalatse.
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.
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.
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.
When obese people die are they still obese in heaven?
no
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.
How many people today have progeria?
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.
What age are people most like to get obese?
People can get obese at any age whether your 7 or 70. However, people are mostly obese when they overeat but this can be prevented.
