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For how long do people who have achondroplasia live ?
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Some normal span...: Achondroplasia affects about 1 in 15, 000 to 1 in 40, 000 babies. Most babies born with achondroplasia live a normal life span, but a few may have severe bone problems that can lead to death. See for more info: http://www.Marchofdimes.Com/baby/achondroplasia.Aspx.
Answered 1/27/2014
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