Rare diseases are a clinically heterogeneous group of about 6.500 disorders, and in fewer than 200.000 individuals in the USA.They are commonly diagnosed during childhood, often inherited, and can have deleterious long-term effects. Although any one condition is rare, their cumulative public health burden is substantial, with 6-8% of people having a rare disease at some point during life.
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