Which health problem occurs at a higher rate among children with achondroplasia than among the general population?

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The neck is very short, with an abnormal junction between the posterior head and neck. This abnormality can compress the cervical spinal cord and is believed to be a factor in the common occurrence of sleep apnea in these individuals. In addition, infants with achondroplasia have a higher incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than children without achondroplasia, which may be attributable to the abnormal head and neck junction or to stenosis of the opening in the skull through which the spinal cord exits (foramen magnum). Cognitive impairment, hearing impairment, and color blindness are not consistent features of achondroplasia.

Which Health Problem Occurs at a Higher Rate Among Children