{"id":10168,"date":"2023-01-04T11:28:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T17:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iaf.care\/?p=10168"},"modified":"2023-01-05T13:07:40","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T19:07:40","slug":"3-startling-premature-aging-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iaf.care\/3-startling-premature-aging-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Startling Premature Aging Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Premature aging diseases in adults refer to a group of genetic conditions caused by defects in genes involved in the repair mechanisms of cells. These premature aging diseases are characterized by rapid physical aging and premature death, often during childhood or early adulthood. The most common premature aging diseases in adults include Progeria, Werner Syndrome, Cockayne Syndrome, and Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Progeria is an extremely rare, fatal genetic disorder that accelerates the aging process to a rate much faster than usual. Progeria is caused by gene mutations in one of several genes that cause abnormal protein production and cell growth. It primarily affects children, with symptoms appearing between 1 and 8 years old. Symptoms include rapid aging, slowed growth, and loss of fat under the skin. Children often develop atherosclerosis at a young age, which can lead to heart attack or stroke as early as their teens. The disease has no cure currently, but some treatments can help manage its symptoms. These treatments have improved life expectancy for Progeria patients from an average of 13 years to more than 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n