How common is cystic fibrosis within Australia?

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How common is cystic fibrosis within Australia?

I would like to know how many people within Australia are affected by Cystic Fibrosis. I would also like to know the death rate as well.

2006-08-04 20:48:58 · 2 answers · asked by Delta-fan 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Cystic_Fibrosis
http://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/

These two sites have good ingo about Cystic Fibrosis in Australia. Hope you get your info here

2006-08-04 20:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by rickashe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

And as for the death rate, CF is ALWAYS fatal. It is the leading genetic disorder in children and the life expectancy is 33 years.

2006-08-05 16:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by operagirlmary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋