1. Marfan Syndrome A disorder that affects your connective tissue.  Tall, Thin Build  Long arms, legs, fingers, and toes  Flexible joints  Scoliosis  A chest that sinks in or sticks out  Crowded teeth  Flat feet

2. Average death age: 32 Any race or ethnic background 1 in 5,0000 Americans Fairly common

3. A change in a gene that controls the bodies necessary basic of the connective tissue. Messes with the strength and elasticity of the connective tissue.

4. A visit to the doctor Orthopedic or eye exams Medications (not highly recommended) o Betablocker or betablocker therapy) o Calcium channel blocker o Losartol Routine cardiovascular exams

5. Abraham Lincoln suffered from Marfan Syndrome. There is no cure Pulling a tooth from someone that has Marfan Syndrome can kill them.

6. Marfan Syndrome

7. Sources https://sites.google.com/site/marfansyndrome302/home/10- interesting-facts https://sites.google.com/site/marfansyndrome302/home/10- interesting-facts http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/marfan- syndrome http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/marfan- syndrome http://www.mayoclinic.org/marfan-syndrome/