What is Progeria?

What is Progeria?

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By Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.

Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), which is more commonly referred to as progeria, is an extremely rare and fatal genetic disorder that causes premature aging in affected individuals. With a prevalence of 1 in 20 million births worldwide, it is estimated that 350-400 children around the world have HGPS.