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Chinese families 'destroyed' by burden of rare disease ALS
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July 29, 2023
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3:18Now PlayingThe rare disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), causes a patient to lose control of their muscles, becoming unable to breathe on their own and most likely killing them within five years.
Sky's Helen-Ann Smith visits ALS patients in China who pay around 40% of healthcare costs for rare diseases, leaving families in financial ruin.
Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK
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