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Conjoined Twins FAQ: How Often Does It Happen?

By Pamela Prindle Fierro, About.com

Question: Conjoined Twins FAQ: How Often Does It Happen?
Answer: Conjoined twinning is a fairly rare occurrence. Exact statistics are not known, but are estimated to be about 1 in 85,000 births. About 1 in 200 sets of identical twins are born conjoined. Find more answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Conjoined Twins.
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