§ 10.595 — Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week
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The third full week of September each year is designated Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week in Minnesota. Mitochondrial diseases occur when the mitochondria—the energy producers inside cells—are damaged by genetic defects, drugs, or free radicals, leading to progressive and often devastating illnesses that affect roughly one in 4,000 children. Minnesotans are encouraged during this week to learn more about mitochondrial diseases and their impact on affected families.
10.595 MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK.
The third full week of September each year is designated Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week in Minnesota.
Mitochondria, the power plants in every cell of the body, can be damaged by genetic defects, drugs, or destructive molecules called free radicals. Such damage leads to progressive diseases that affect roughly one in 4,000 children in the United States each year.
During Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week, residents of the state are urged to become better informed about mitochondrial diseases and their impact.
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