February 29, 2024
International Day of Rare Diseases.
February 29, 2024 marks the 17th International Day of Rare Diseases
Rare diseases are diseases with very low prevalence and prevalence.
Prevalence is usually less than 1 in 2000
According to statistics. There are about 7,000 rare diseases identified worldwide.
There are about 3500 million.
More than 20 million people in China suffer from rare diseases.
Research shows: 80% of rare diseases.
Caused by genetic causes (gene mutations or defects).
And there are 50% of rare diseases.
Onset at birth or in childhood.
The more common rare diseases are:
Phenylketonuria, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, hemophilia, etc.
Due to the difficulty of diagnosis, the cost is huge.
and backward drug research and development.
It makes rare diseases more difficult.
According to the pathogenesis of rare diseases.
By avoiding consanguineous marriages, genetic counseling is conducted.
Do a good job of prenatal diagnosis, etc.
Rare diseases can be prevented to a certain extent.
To help patients with rare diseases.
Our country in 2014.
China Children's Rare Disease Relief** was established.
Dozens of rare disease drugs have been included in the medical insurance list.
Focus on rare diseases.
Start with understanding.
Let's focus on the rare.
Light up the light of life.
*: Beijing Science Popularization Development and Research Center.