Any condition or disorder that affects a child. Childhood conditions can vary from a harmless common cold to serious such as autism. Assessing a child's condition can be difficult as they may be unable to accurately describe all their symptoms. ...more »
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Childhood conditions as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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