A mother brought her 5 year old child to a clinic. The nurse notes that the child’s appearance looks older than she is. After a genetic test, the doctor diagnosed the child with Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome. What is the average life expectancy of the child with this kind of disorder?
A. 7 years
B. 10 years
C. 13 years
D. 21 capsules
Correct Answer: C. 13 years
Option C: Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome (progeria) is a rare genetic disorder that causes quick aging to children. Due to the medical complications that come with old age such as heart disease, poor immune system, etc the average life expectancy for a child with progeria is about 13 years.