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Do people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus have a reduced life expectancy?

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Do people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus have a reduced life expectancy?

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The conditions in themselves do not reduce life expectancy, but health issues such as shunt blockages, kidney damage may do so. A person with these conditions can have regular check-ups to hopefully pick up such problems at an early stage.