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What is the name of the disease that causes rapid aging?

Affecting an estimated 1 in 4 to 8 million newborns, the genetic condition that causes rapid aging is known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. This authoritative guide explores this rare disease, its genetic origins, and other related disorders that mimic the aging process.

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What illness ages you? Understanding premature aging syndromes

According to the National Institutes of Health, a condition like Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome causes a child to age approximately 8-10 years for every year they are alive, dramatically answering the question **what illness ages you**.

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