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Males with Down syndrome usually do not father children, while females have lower rates of fertility relative to those who are unaffected. Fertility is estimated to be present in 30–50% of women. The poor fertility in men is thought to be due to problems with sperm development; however, it may also be related to not being sexually active
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.
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Down syndrome is a genetic condition with which a person is born; it is not something that develops as the person gets older.
Males with Down syndrome usually do not father children, while females have lower rates of fertility relative to those who are unaffected. Fertility is estimated to be present in 30–50% of women.
it didn't.....she just had a slower time processing things...all down syndrome people do...
Down syndrome mainly affects the persons physical features but it also affects their learning abilities.
It is found in all places the same.
Natural light produces vitamins D and C. Vitamin D in light is known to improve brain functioning in persons with down syndrome.
It is acceptable to say that someone has Down Syndrome, although it may not be necessary to say it since the syndrome does have a characteristic affect on facial features which can be observed.
Treat them the same as everyone else. Parents that have children with mental retardation should seek help to raise these children.http://www.parents.com/health/down-syndrome/down-syndrome-resources/
Yes two non-Down syndrome parents can have a Down syndrome child. This is the most common situation, mainly because very few Down syndrome affected people are parents. Few Down Syndrome affected people become parents, partly because of reduced fertility associated with the syndrome, partly because of an increased risk of passing on the syndrome (very roughly from 1 in 800 to 1 in 3), and partly because of societal restrictions. ___________ Also, the parent(s) who has 1 down syndrome gene will be passed onto the child