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Sir john Langdon Down is credited with discovering Down's Syndrome. He first described it as a separate condition, but Jerome Lejeune discovered its chromosomal cause.
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Who is the world-famous Down syndrome researcher?
John Langdon Down & Jerome Lejeune
What percentsge of people in the world have down syndrome?
0.144%
How many people in the world have Down syndrome?
World-wide, over 5.8 million people have Down syndrome. (This condition affects people of all ages, races, religions and economic situations.)Approximately 1 in every 1,000 babies has Down syndrome.In the UKIt is estimated that there are about 60,000 people with Down syndrome living in the UK. About 600 babies with Down syndrome are born in the UK each year.
How many people in north America have down syndrome?
There are approximately7,222,222 people with down syndrome in the world ( if you compare the stat 1 in every 800-1000 births to the world's population of 6.5 billion).
What is the genetic disorder for having three 21 chromosomes?
down syndrome
What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
What condition results when a child is born with an extra chromosome on the third pair?
Down syndrome
What is the correct spelling 'Down syndrome' or 'Down's syndrome'?
Down syndrome is generally the preferred spelling, although Down's syndrome is sometimes used in American sources.
Is down's syndrome inherited?
Most cases of down syndrome are not inherited. Translocation Down syndrome can be inherited.
Where is down syndrome on your body?
Down Syndrome Is In Your Brain.
What are diagnosis for down syndrome?
Down syndrome IS the diagnosis.
Can be cured form down syndrome?
No, Down Syndrome is permanent.
