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The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Minnesota, Inc. (PWSA-MN) is a state chapter of PWSA (USA), the national association dedicated to Prader-Willi syndrome in the United States. PWSA-MN represents people with Prader-Willi Syndrome, their families, friends, and care givers in the state of Minnesota.

Our goal is to offer information and support to one another and to foster public awareness of this syndrome.

 

What is Prader-Willi syndrome? A disorder of chromosome 15 Prevalence: 1:12,000- 15,000 (both sexes, all races) Major characteristics: hypotonia, hypogonadism, hyperphagia, cognitive impairment, difficult behaviors Major medical concern: morbid obesity

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