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Noonan syndrome epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The estimated prevalence of Noonan Syndrome in the general population is 1 in 1000 to 2500 individuals with equal male to female ratio.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Noonan syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, and despite the disease being congenital, it can manifest at different ages due to its variable expression. In general, males and females have the same incidence of the disease which can be explained by the inheritance pattern. The estimated prevalence in the general population is 1 in 1000 to 2500 individuals.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Mendez HM, Opitz JM (1985). “Noonan syndrome: a review”. Am J Med Genet. 21 (3): 493–506. doi:10.1002/ajmg.1320210312. PMID 3895929.
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