Werner Syndrome Quiz

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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?

<p>cardiovascular disease and cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the median age of death for individuals with Werner syndrome?

<p>47–48 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Werner syndrome named after?

<p>Otto Werner</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the global incidence rate of Werner syndrome?

<p>less than 1 in 100,000 live births</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age is Werner syndrome often diagnosed?

<p>twenty-four</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the median and mean ages of death for individuals with Werner syndrome?

<p>47–48 and 54 years, respectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main causes of death for individuals with Werner syndrome?

<p>cardiovascular disease and cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative name for Werner syndrome?

<p>Werner's syndrome or adult progeria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Werner syndrome named after?

<p>The German scientist Otto Werner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age is Werner syndrome often diagnosed?

<p>The mean age of diagnosis is twenty-four.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the global incidence rates of Werner syndrome in Japan and Sardinia?

<p>1 in 20,000–40,000 and 1 in 50,000, respectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the median and mean ages of death for individuals with Werner syndrome?

<p>The median and mean ages of death are 47–48 and 54 years, respectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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