16 years
The average life expectancy of a person with Down syndrome is 50 in 2013. However, many individuals with Down syndrome live into their 60s and 70s. Some do well on their own and others need help.
Yes. Along with the Down they often have other physical problems such as enlarged hearts and immune problems, so they often die of something other than Down syndrome directly. Many die in their teen or early adult years.
The same number of years as anybody else.
Usually they live with their supportive family.
In 1910, a baby born with Down syndrome often didn't live to age 10. Today, someone with Down syndrome can expect to live to age 60 and beyond, depending on the severity of health problems.
Yes, absolutely!
People with Down Syndrome CAN have a driver's license. Many people who live with Down Syndrome have a driver's license, and are perfectly fine drivers. Down Syndrome is not a disease, and people do not "suffer" from Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome does not prevent anybody from safely driving, going to college, owning a house, being married, having children, operating a business, or anything else.
it is better to have up syndrome People with Down Syndrome have the ability to live normal and happy lives, however, I would not go so far as to say that it is good to have Down Syndrome. It is a genetic abnormality and given the choice, it would be better not to have it.
It could be possible to live a normal life if you have Down Syndrome if you get alot of support from family, friends, anyone close to you really
One child in 2000 live births will have down syndrome at age 23
excellent prognosis. men with xyy syndrome (jacob's syndrome) live comfortably.
No! If someone has Down syndrome, he or she was born with it. It happens when the fetus develops an extra chromosome.