{"id":809768,"date":"2024-02-29T11:04:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T05:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=809768"},"modified":"2024-02-29T11:04:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T05:34:55","slug":"rare-disease-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/trending-events\/rare-disease-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare Disease Day: History, Theme, Importance, and Significance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rare Disease Day is dedicated to spreading awareness among people suffering from rare diseases<\/strong> and how to prevent them. It is an annual observance celebrated on 29 February. This day is celebrated to unite people suffering from rare diseases, caretakers, and other healthcare professionals<\/strong><\/a>. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)<\/strong>, the frequency of rare diseases should be less than 6.5 to 10 persons per 10000 patients. Stay tuned and continue reading to get complete details about Rare Disease Day 2024!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>World Pneumonia Day<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Rare Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A rare disease is defined as a medical condition that affects less number of people. The quantity varies depending on the region. In general, the USA considers a disease to be rare if it affects less than 200000 people. However, in the European Union, rare diseases are the diseases that affect less than 50 people in 100000 of the population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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