15 Questions
Who is Werner syndrome named after?
Otto Werner
What is the global incidence rate of Werner syndrome?
less than 1 in 100,000 live births
At what age is Werner syndrome often diagnosed?
twenty-four
What are the main causes of death in individuals with Werner syndrome?
cardiovascular disease and cancer
What is the median age of death for individuals with Werner syndrome?
47–48 years
Who is Werner syndrome named after?
Otto Werner
What is the global incidence rate of Werner syndrome?
less than 1 in 100,000 live births
At what age is Werner syndrome often diagnosed?
twenty-four
What are the median and mean ages of death for individuals with Werner syndrome?
47–48 and 54 years, respectively
What are the main causes of death for individuals with Werner syndrome?
cardiovascular disease and cancer
What is the alternative name for Werner syndrome?
Werner's syndrome or adult progeria.
Who is Werner syndrome named after?
The German scientist Otto Werner.
At what age is Werner syndrome often diagnosed?
The mean age of diagnosis is twenty-four.
What are the global incidence rates of Werner syndrome in Japan and Sardinia?
1 in 20,000–40,000 and 1 in 50,000, respectively.
What are the median and mean ages of death for individuals with Werner syndrome?
The median and mean ages of death are 47–48 and 54 years, respectively.
Test your knowledge of Werner syndrome (WS) with this quiz! Learn about the characteristics, history, and prevalence of this rare autosomal recessive disorder, also known as "adult progeria."
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