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How common is dwarfism?

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about alot of people have dwarfism in the world

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1 out of every 100 people are "short statured" or have dwarfism.

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one in 10 thousand babies are born with it

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Only a tiny few.

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Why does dwarfism occur for humans?

Dwarfism occurs for a number of reasons. The most common causes are achondroplasia and growth hormone deficiency. The latter can be treated with exogenous growth hormone.


Is dwarfism x or y linked?

it depends on which gender has dwarfism so if the women has dwarfism the she could have a baby that has dwarfism


How do you treat dwarfism?

There is no treatment for dwarfism. It is permanent.


What are facts about dwarfism?

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How do you tell if you have dwarfism?

You can tell if you have dwarfism if you are really small.


Is Dwarfism a disease?

Yes. Dwarfism is a genetic disorder.


What is an achondroplasic?

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What are the frequency statistics of dwarfism?

One in 10 thousand babies are born with Dwarfism. One in 10 thousand babies are born with Dwarfism.


How does a person inherit dwarfism?

Dwarfism is caused by a deficiency of growth hormone


Is Dwarfism fatal?

It is fatal, but it matters of what kind of dwarfism.


What type of point mutation is dwarfism?

One type of dwarfism that is a point mutation is achondroplasia.


Who was the first person affected by dwarfism?

Impossible to know. Dwarfism predates written history