Spinal muscular atrophy affects around 1 in 10,000 newborns. Here are five frequently asked questions about the condition according to Cure SMA:
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that affects mostly children but comes in different forms. The severe neuromuscular disease affects a person’s ability to participate in daily life functions, like walking, eating, or even breathing.
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