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What is it called when you age rapidly? Exploring Progeroid Syndromes

According to the Progeria Research Foundation, Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome affects approximately 1 in 4 million newborns worldwide, causing them to age rapidly in their first years of life. Understanding what is it called when you age rapidly involves exploring this and other related disorders, collectively known as progeroid syndromes.

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What is the rare aging disease known as Progeria?

Affecting approximately 1 in 4 to 8 million newborns worldwide, Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome is the extremely rare genetic condition commonly referred to as the rare aging disease. This condition causes children to experience signs of accelerated aging from a very early age, often leading to a significantly reduced life expectancy.

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Who is the oldest to survive progeria?

As of late 2024, the longest-living individual with classic Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome was Italian biologist and activist Sammy Basso, who lived to be 28 years old. While his passing was a great loss to the community, his life significantly advanced research and awareness, challenging previous assumptions about who is the oldest to survive progeria.

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