Among people of European descent, about 1 in 25 carry one defective gene, and roughly 1 in 3,500 have two, leading to a higher risk of severe organ damage. Approximately 75% of those with two faulty genes may develop lung issues.
Among people of European descent, about 1 in 25 carry one defective gene, and roughly 1 in 3,500 have two, leading to a higher risk of severe organ damage. Approximately 75% of those with two faulty genes may develop lung issues.