Why should we care?

Many people wonder why scientists research diseases that affect very few people compared to the American population, such as galactosemia. Director of the National Institutes of Health, Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., responded to this thought by saying,

 

"If you or your family were affected, it wouldn't be rare for you. And the study of rare diseases has taught us more than most people realize."

To read more of this interview visit: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine

Students and everyday people should care about galactosemia because this disorder does happen more than you might think. It's important to at least be exposed to this information and have a basic understanding. Having some knowledge of galactosemia can only benefit you and open your eyes to the real world.

There are several ways people can help the research of galactosemia:

• Donate
• Educate
• Support those with it

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