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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited (genetic) disease in which excess mucus clogs the lungs, prevents food from being digested, and damages the reproductive system. It is the most common life-threatening genetically inherited disease affecting Caucasians. The incidence of CF occurs in about 1 in 3,600 live Caucasian births in Canada.

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