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Most children born with trisomy 18 die within their first year of life
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What do children with Edwards' syndrome look like?
Most children born with Edwards' syndrome appear weak and fragile, and they are often underweight
Is there famous people with Edwards syndrome?
no because many die before the first 6 months they live
What is the real name of perrie Edwards?
Perrie Edwards.<3
What is the birth name of Griffith Edwards?
Griffith Edwards's birth name is James Griffith Edwards.
What was Edwards religion?
The religion of duncan Edwards was Christian.
Can Edwards' syndrome be prevented?
Edwards' syndrome cannot be prevented
What is Edwards' syndrome?
Edwards' syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18
Who discovered Edwards' Syndrome?
John Edwards
How many people worldwide have Edwards' syndrome?
The exact number is not known, but Edwards' syndrome (Trisomy 18) is estimated to occur in about 1 in 5,000 live births. It is less common than Down syndrome.
What are mutation that result in death?
These are called fatal genetic mutations. Same examples are: Tay-Sachs disease, Neimann-Pick disease, Trisomy 18 and Trisomy 13 are "Edwards Syndrome" and "Patau Syndrome," respectively and Cystic fibrosis
What is Trisomy 18 syndrome also called?
Edwards' syndrome
What is Edwards' syndrome also called?
Trisomy 18 syndrome
What causes Edwards syndrome?
The cause of Edwards syndrome is and error in cell division, also known as meiotic disjunction. It can occur in 1 out of 2,500 pregnancies. Edwards syndrome goes by the term Trisomy 18 also.
Is Edwards syndrome more common in certain populations?
The chance of having a baby with Edwards' syndrome increases with the mother's age.
Is down syndrome fatal or life threatening?
It usually is not fatal.
What do children with Edwards' syndrome look like?
Most children born with Edwards' syndrome appear weak and fragile, and they are often underweight
Is klinfelter's syndrome a fatal disorder?
No.
