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Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center

Did you know there are over 10,000 rare diseases? In fact, rare diseases are estimated to affect more than 30 million people in the United States. Each disease may be rare individually, but people with rare diseases often face similar challenges. These challenges may include accessing information, getting a diagnosis, and finding resources.

Source: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/

What Is the NORD Rare Disease Database?

With more than 1,200 rare disorders, you can explore rare disease reports that include information on symptoms, causes, treatments, clinical trials, and sources of help such as patient advocacy organizations. Each report has a list of references, such as textbooks, articles, and government agency reports.

Source: https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/