Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder, and caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of the 21st chromosome.
Signs of down syndrome include a face that is flat and broad, most likely mental retardation, and stunted growth.
Some ways to help treat down syndrome include pediatric help and physical/occupational therapy.
There is no prevention for down syndrome but can be spread through genetics.
1 in 660 newborns will be diagnosed with down syndrome. At age 30, 1 in 1000 adults will be diagnosed; at age 40, 1 in 100 adults, and at age 50, 1 in 10 adults.
A overall signs and symptoms of down syndrome can help you identify it however if you need help local hospitals, and health clinics/departments can help.
Signs of down syndrome include a face that is flat and broad, most likely mental retardation, and stunted growth.
Some ways to help treat down syndrome include pediatric help and physical/occupational therapy.
There is no prevention for down syndrome but can be spread through genetics.
1 in 660 newborns will be diagnosed with down syndrome. At age 30, 1 in 1000 adults will be diagnosed; at age 40, 1 in 100 adults, and at age 50, 1 in 10 adults.
A overall signs and symptoms of down syndrome can help you identify it however if you need help local hospitals, and health clinics/departments can help.