Achondroplasia
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History & Statistics of Achondroplasia
History
Dr. John Wasmuth and his colleagues discoveered the mutation of the gene that causes this disease (FGFR3 gene) in 1994
Achondroplasia has been documented throughout history:
Ancient Egyptians used people with achondroplasia in their artwork
In the 1600's, Diego Velaquez had a series of paintings featuring people with achondroplasia
Statistics
:
1 in every 15,000 to 40,000 births are diagnosed with Achondroplasia
Average Height for Males: 51.8 inches (4'3")
Average Height for Females: 49.6 inches (4'1")
9 out of 10 children with Achondroplasia have normal sized parents
It is the most common type of dwarfism (80%)