Though the impression most have of mitochondrial disease is a disorder that presents itself at birth, it can appear at any age. For some it develops over time. We’re learning it’s not at all rare but, due to a lack of physician and public awareness, this disease is not often diagnosed. Only in the past 10 years, with advances in genetics and molecular biology, have we a better understanding of the complexity in mitochondrial disorders. Even so, the definitive cause (or causes) of mitochondrial disease continues to evolve. 1 in 2,500-3,000 are affected by mitochondrial disease 1 in 2,500 are affected by Cystic Fibrosis 1 in 110 individuals are affected by Autism 1 in 500 are affected by Parkinson’s 1 in 85 are affected by Alzheimer’s 1 in 25,000 are affected by Leigh’s Disease, a fatal form of mitochondrial disease 1 in 50,000 are affected by Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS)
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 03:49:48 +0000
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