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Studies agree that achondroplasia patients have a higher risk of death at all ages
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The overall lifespan of people with achondroplasia is estimated to be 10 years shorter than average
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The risk of premature death is particularly prominent in early life — infancy and the first four years of life
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The risk of heart disease is significantly increased among 5-24 year old patients
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Increased risk of cardiovascular events and respiratory diseases contributes to overall mortality
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