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What is the diagnosis for Down syndrome?
It cannot be diagnosed, since it is in no way possible to contract.
Is there group of people more likely to get down syndrome?
Nope
Can people with Down's Syndrome get Cancer?
Its very likely but it is possible
Down syndrome parents have a downs baby?
Unless one has translocation (inherited) Down syndrome than No, they more than likely Won't.
What are the risks of being 35 and pregnant?
down's syndrome is more likely
Are there Down syndrome support groups?
Yes, there are support groups and organizations in many parts of the world. Just look on the Internet.
Would a kartotype would be most likely be used to diagnose Down syndrome?
A person with Down Syndrome will have 3 chromosomes for the 21st autosome. Karyotypes show these chromosomes which help to diagnose Down Syndrome.
Are there any Down syndrome support groups in Cherokee County NC?
The Western North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance serves Cherokee County, among other counties in the area. Try the Cherokee County Department of Social Services for other groups or sources.
What are the chances that a sibling of a Down syndrome brother will have a baby with Down syndrome?
After having one child with Down Syndrome, the likelihood of having another is about one percent. If the first child's Down Syndrome is due to translocation trisomy 21, the likelihood of another Down Syndrome child increases. As far as researchers know at this point, Down Syndrome is not attributed to the parents' behavior prior and/or during pregnancy or any environmental factors. The incidence of Down Syndrome does rise if the mother is older than 35, but it does not account for a large number of Down Syndrome children. Since more women are having children at ages younger than 35, then number of babies born with the syndrome is higher in younger age groups.
True or false The risk of Down Syndrome decreases with age in pregnant women?
No. Older women are more likely to have Down Syndrome babies. The risk is highest after age 35.
What is the biggest down syndrome incidence by race?
Down syndrome occurs in people of all races; however, studies have shown that people of Caucasian descent have a higher incidence of Down syndrome compared to other races. This is likely due to differences in genetic makeup and population demographics.
What is the genetic disorder for having three 21 chromosomes?
down syndrome
