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From Mary Kugler, R.N., Former About.com Guide to Rare Diseases

Werner Syndrome

Sunday October 3, 2004
Werner syndrome is the most common of the rare premature aging disorders. Adults with the syndrome start aging rapidly in their mid-30s, developing gray hair, a wrinkled face, cataracts, osteoporosis, and heart disease.

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