Progeria
Description
Progeria is a rare genetic disease that accelerates the Aging Process. Children who are born with Progeria undergo a rapid acceleration of the Aging Process from infancy to old age, and then to death. The average age of death of Progeria sufferers is 13.
Prevalence
Progeria is an extremely rare disease - since its identification in 1886, there have been roughly 100 cases reported worldwide. At any given point in time, there are usually only approximately 20 individuals alive who are afflicted with this condition.
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