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*[[Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome]] ([[HGPS]]) affects men and women equally but males are little more commonly affected by [[Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome]] ([[HGPS]]) than females. | *[[Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome]] ([[HGPS]]) affects men and women equally but males are little more commonly affected by [[Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome]] ([[HGPS]]) than females. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- The incidence of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is approximately one in four to eight million births worldwide.[1]
- The incidence of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) in Netherlands is 1:4,000,000.[2]
Prevalence
- The prevalence of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is approximately 1 in 20 million individuals worldwide.
Age
- Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) commonly affects individuals of very younger age rather than older age.
- The median age at diagnosis is 2.9 years overall.[3]
Race
- There is no race predilection of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) till now.
Gender
- Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) affects men and women equally but males are little more commonly affected by Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) than females.
- The male to female ratio is approximately 1.2:1.[4]
Region
- The majority of [disease name] cases are reported in [geographical region].
- [Disease name] is a common/rare disease that tends to affect [patient population 1] and [patient population 2].
Developed Countries
Developing Countries
References
- ↑ Hennekam RC (2006). "Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: review of the phenotype". Am J Med Genet A. 140 (23): 2603–24. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.31346. PMID 16838330.
- ↑ Hennekam RC (2006). "Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: review of the phenotype". Am J Med Genet A. 140 (23): 2603–24. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.31346. PMID 16838330.
- ↑ Hennekam RC (2006). "Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: review of the phenotype". Am J Med Genet A. 140 (23): 2603–24. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.31346. PMID 16838330.
- ↑ Hennekam RC (2006). "Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: review of the phenotype". Am J Med Genet A. 140 (23): 2603–24. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.31346. PMID 16838330.