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No, Down syndrome is a genetic disorder, and occurs because of the presence of an extra chromosome, not due to smoking. The chances of a women giving birth to a Down syndrome baby increases with age.
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∙ 11y agoNo. However smoking during pregnancy can cause a number of other pregnancy complications. Women who smoke during pregnancy are at higher risk for ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, preterm labor, placental abruption, and stillbirth.
Babies born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy have greater risk of withdrawal symptoms, low birth weight, prematurity, lung issues, cleft lip and palate, and neurological issues due to lack of oxygen.
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What can cause low amniotic fluid?
Low amniotic syndrome usually an indication of downs syndrome.
Does smoking marijuana cause Down syndrome?
No.
Can smoking cigarettes cause Down syndrome when pregnant?
yes
What effects on an individual does downs syndrome cause?
Down syndrome mainly affects the persons physical features but it also affects their learning abilities.
What does downs syndrome affect?
people
What happens when Nondisjuntion during meiosis at the 21 chromosome?
The most common deffect that will occur with there is nondisjunction on the 21st chromosome is downs syndrome. Downs syndrome is a mental illness that can cause some physical abnormalities such as a large forhead, but also some intellectual delays.
Is down syndrome found in the us?
Yes, Downs Syndrome is found in USA
Can down syndrome people get depressed?
Yes, people with Downs Syndrome can get depressed.
Is downs syndrome a non disjunction?
A few are.
How many kids have downs syndrome in Vietnam?
5
What is Downs Syndrome also called?
Trisomy 21
Can a nursing home refuse to take an elderly downs syndrome patient?
The nursing home has to have a valid reason to refuse a patient. Refusing a patient because they have Downs Syndrome would not be valid.
