What is International Angelman Day?
International Angelman Day, every year on February 15th, raises the alarm of a rare neuro-genetic disorder called Angelman syndrome. The day also helps us better understand this disease and the need for more research.
1 in 12,000 to 20,000 people around the world have Angelman syndrome. 20,000 to 20,000 people around the world. The UBE3A gene in the 15th chromosome's genome loses function, causing this rare condition. This particular chromosome is derived from the mother. Most diagnoses occur between the ages of 6 to 12 months. The symptoms that become most apparent during these years are the most noticeable.
Angelman syndrome has several signs in common::
- Delay in developmental milestones Delay in developmental milestones.
