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What is the prevalence of Down Syndrome in the current population?
In the US, there are currently almost 500,000 people with Down Syndrome.
Is down syndrome found in the us?
Yes, Downs Syndrome is found in USA
What is the percentage of people with down syndrome in US?
0.04%
Who is the US senator with a Down syndrome child?
Sarah Palin
Is it common for a person with Down syndrome to marry someone who doesn't have Down syndrome?
People with Down syndrome are no different from the rest of us, except they look slightly different and are not able to do as many things as "normal" people. Therefore, unless they have a severe case of Down syndrome, they should have normal marriage ceremonies.
Did anyone with Down syndrome ever cycle across the US on a tandem bicycle?
no
How many Down's syndrome people in the us?
Approx 1 in 800 or 0.12% or 340,000 people in USA Down syndrome occurs in 1 in 800 births. Hopefully that helps
How many babies in the US are born with Down syndrome each year?
The official statistic in the US is 1 per every 733 live births; this equals approximately 5,429 babies born with Down syndrome each year.
How does science play a role in the detection of down syndrome?
Science allows us to actually look at our chromosomes. If we see a third copy of chromosome number 21, we know that a person has down syndrome.
Which US state has better services for your Down syndrome son - Florida or Illinois - and why?
Florida definently
Who is the oldest female in the US with Down syndrome?
I do not have real-time data to provide the name of the oldest female in the US with Down syndrome. You may be able to find this information through research or by contacting organizations that focus on Down syndrome advocacy and support.
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.
