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Indeed you do. It is, unfortunately a genetic condition.
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What race does Down syndrome affect?
Down Syndrome affects all races. Down Syndrome does not affect all races evenly its affects Mexicans more than any one else. Hispanics have larger numbers of live births suffering from Down Syndrome because they do not terminate their DS pregnancies, like other races do.
Do all kids with Down syndrome look alike?
No, all kids with Down Syndrome don't look alike. Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the way individuals look, talk and think.
Can a teenage man with Down syndrome father a child?
No, almost all males with Down Syndrome are unable to have children. There have only been three recorded cases of Down Syndrome fathers
How did down syndrome affect stephane ginnsz?
it didn't.....she just had a slower time processing things...all down syndrome people do...
Why is American society so obsessed with Down syndrome?
Americans are not "obsessed" with Down syndrome anymore than they are with any other medical condition, disease, illness or birth defect. Down Syndrome is a condition for which there is no cure, and babies who are born with this won't have the typical 'normal' life (as compared to those without Down syndrome), and many of their parents won't either, for that matter. Unlike parents whose children don't have Downs, many of the parents of Down syndrome children will be caregivers to their children for most, if not all, of their lives. All parents want the best for their children, and it is heartbreaking for them to know that their child may never know all the same the joys those without Down syndrome do, or have a normal, productive adulthood. In fact, many Down children used to not live past the age of 30 or 40, and they have more illnesses than other children do. But, the good news is, research has made tremendous progress and the average life span for those with Down syndrome has increased greatly. There has also been much progress made as far as how much Down syndrome children are capable of doing now. Many of them now live happy, productive lives, many of them have jobs and even get married when they become adults. As far as being "obsessed", it is necessary to do research to try to prevent and treat this condition, so public awarness is crucial to get the financial assistance to help fund the much needed research.
How many people die from Down syndrome per year?
Down's syndrome usually isn't deadly as such. However, it brings with it a couple of medical problems, like high blood presure and such, which tends to shorten the life span of afflicted persons.
What are the release dates for One Life to Live - 1968 We All Fall Down 1-10333?
One Life to Live - 1968 We All Fall Down 1-10333 was released on: USA: 10 December 2008
What is down syndome?
The Down's syndrome is primarily in the United Kingdom. Down's syndrome is a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. It is named after John Landon Down, the British physician who described the syndrome in 1866.
Do Down syndrome children always have ginger hair?
No, not at all. I know a few people with Down syndrome, and none of them actually has ginger hair.
What common treatments help Down syndrome?
There is help for children with Down syndrome. Treatment with amino acids from an early age could help children with Down syndrome to improve their speech as well as their mental development, physical development and social behavior.Those children who received amino acids from an early age usually go to schools alongside children who do not have Down syndrome. They develop well physically and many of them have unapparent features of a person who has Down syndrome.
What are some organizations that can help a family cope with a child's down syndrome?
National Down Syndrome Society is one of the organizations that help spread awareness and seek cure for Down syndrome. Research Down Syndrome www.researchds.org is a 501c3 non-profit foundation that supports Down syndrome cognitive research at leading universities with the goal of developing biomedical therapies to treat the cognitive impairment of people with all ages with Down syndrome.
Can celexa cause down syndrome?
No, down syndrome is caused by a genetic defect where there is an extra chromosome in most,if not all, of the cells of a body. it is not caused by a drug.
