RESPIRATORY
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
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Question
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How many people are currently living in the U.S with CF
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45, 000
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29, 500
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30, 000
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10, 000
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -There are about 30, 000 people with cystic fibrosis in the United States and approximately 70, 000 people worldwide. Approximately 1 in 30 Americans is a carrier.
Detailed explanation-2: -How common is cystic fibrosis? Around 10, 800 people in the UK have cystic fibrosis; that’s 1 in every 2, 500 babies born. Cystic fibrosis affects around 100, 000 people in the world.
Detailed explanation-3: -Approximately 2, 500 babies are born with CF each year in the United States. Also, about 1 in every 20 Americans is an unaffected carrier of an abnormal “CF gene.” These 12 million people are usually unaware that they are carriers. What Are the Signs and Symptoms of CF?
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