Down+Syndrome-Description

Down Syndrome-Description

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 * Down Syndrome occurs when an idividual has three, rather than two, copies of the 21st chromosome.
 * Down Syndrome is the most commonly occuring chromosomal condition.
 * Every 691st babies are born with Down Syndrome.
 * There are over 400,000 people with Down syndrome live in the U.S.
 * Anyone can get Down Syndrome
 * Most children with Down Syndrome are born to people under 35 years of age
 * People with Down syndrome have a risk for some medical conditions like congenital heart defects, respiratory problems, hearing problems, Alzheimer's disease, childhood leukemia, and thyroid conditions.
 * A few of the common physical traits of Down syndrome are low muscle tone, small stature, upward slant in the eyes.
 * Life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased from 25 to 60.
 * People with Down Syndrome can go to school, they can work, and do everything that we can do and contribute to society.