Progeria

Category: Genetic Disorders / Premature Aging Syndrome

Progeria, specifically Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), is an extremely rare, fatal genetic condition characterized by dramatic, rapid aging in children, leading to an average lifespan of 14.5 years.

Global Prevalence

Approximately 1 in 4 to 8 million live births (Source: Progeria Research Foundation)

Medical Breakthroughs

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