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- Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic disorder caused by mutations in the gene that encodes a protein known as cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), which is required for regulating the proper flow of chloride and sodium in and out of the cells in different parts of the body.
- CF disorder causes persistent serious lung infections and progressively limits the ability to breathe. On average, people with CF live into their mid to late 30s.
- In the U.S., it has been estimated that approximately 30,000 people suffer from CF (more than 70,000 worldwide). Only in the U.S., 1,000 cases of CF are diagnosed each year.
In conclusion, about 30,000 people have CF in the U.S.
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