PWS affects approximately 1 in 10,000 to 25,000 live births. It is the most common genetic cause of life-threatening obesity. It affects both males and females. PWS can be seen in all races and...
No cure yet. Therapies to improve muscle tone and feeding techniques to improve weight gain. Strict control of food intake to prevent obesity (growth hormone therapy improves muscle tone). Special...
Prader-Willi Syndrome is a non-inherited genetic mutation/error that occurs at conception. It impacts males and females (pretty equally) and occurs across all races/ethnicities. See related link