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Progeria

Posted by Chavonne Jones On August - 15 - 2008 2 COMMENTS Subscribe here

ProgeriaHutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome; also known as Progeria and HGPS is a rare, fatal genetic condition characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children. Children with Progeria begin showing signs of rapid aging between 18-24 months of age. Symptoms of this disorder include: growth failure, loss of body fat and hair, aged-looking skin, joint stiffness, atherosclerosis, stroke, and cardiovascular disease. Children with Progeria die of heart disease by the age of thirteen years.


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