What is the most common debilitating disease of childhood among those of european descent?

CYSTIC FIBROSIS is the most common debilitating diseases of childhood among those of European descent. It is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and sometimes pancreas, liver and intestine. It is an incurable autosomal recessive disease that affects the newborn babies. Males are relatively more at risk to be affected by this disease.

Mitochondria produce atp, a high energy compound. atp is used for all sorts of enzyme-mediated reactions, such as making proteins/nucleotides/etc, certain compounds cross the cell membrane, muscles move, etc.  without this source of energy, a cell will die. it will not be able to repair itself, defend against pathogens, etc.

It's important for a woman to know she is pregnant within the first trimester so she won't consume any alcohol or cigarettes which will harm the baby.