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What are the chances of als in young black males?
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Relatively rare: (9.1%) black. , although blacks appear relatively spared from ALS they present at an earlier age and are functionally worse at their first visit. Studying genetics may supply some answers.
Answered 7/12/2014
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Rare disorder: Thank goodness this is a rare disease, afflicting about 5 in 100,000 in the USA! Your odds are very favorable. Enjoy good health.
Answered 9/29/2016
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