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Health
Jacob Shteyman

The 'old person' disease killing as many kids as cancer

Niki Markou's daughter Angelina was 14 when she first showed symptoms of the rare Lafora disease. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

Most people think dementia is only something to worry about in old age but the disease is surprisingly common in children, placing a devastating burden on kids and their families.

Childhood dementia, like its geriatric equivalent, is a general term for a group of genetic disorders that rob kids of their memory and their ability to walk, talk and recognise loved ones.

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