Uniting for Rare Disease Day 2024: Understanding, Supporting, and Healing
Uniting for Rare Disease Day 2024 Understanding, Supporting, and Healing Rare Disease Day, observed on February 29th, serves as a poignant reminder of the millions of individuals worldwide battling rare and often misunderstood medical conditions. These diseases, though individually uncommon, collectively affect millions of people, underscoring the need for increased awareness, research, and support. As we commemorate Rare Disease Day 2024, let's delve into the significance of rare diseases, their types, causes, symptoms, and explore the role of nutrition and medical nutrition therapy in managing these conditions. Defining Rare Diseases: Rare diseases, also known as orphan diseases, are medical conditions that affect a small percentage of the population. Despite their rarity, there are over 7,000 known rare diseases, each presenting unique challenges for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. There are more than 200 Rare diseases are prese...