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Down syndrome is something a baby has at birth. It is not a condition that you can "get" at a later age.
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What gender is affected mostly by down syndrome female or male?
The proportion of men to women with Down syndrome is about equal.
Can a girl with down syndrome have a boyfriend?
Yes, a girl with Down syndrome can have a boyfriend, and many do. People with Down syndrome have the same relationship needs as people without Down syndrome.
What race does Down syndrome affect?
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.
Why do people call Down Syndrome Down's?
Down syndrome is the correct term. People who are using "Downs" are speaking incorrectly. Down syndrome used to be called Down's syndrome, but since John Langdon Down did not have nor "invent" this chromosomal abnormality, the correct name is Down syndrome. Countries such as the UK, still use the term Down's syndrome, but shortening it to Down's is not using people first language, therefore, it is incorrect.
Can down syndrome people get depressed?
Yes, people with Downs Syndrome can get depressed.
Why is it that people with down syndrome always stare at food?
people with down syndrome are often riddled with vision impairments...
How many people in Connecticut have Down Syndrome?
Sierra Kyla and Justin have down syndrome
Why can't you have a driver's license if you have down syndrome?
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.
How many people in Louisiana have Down syndrome?
Nationally, there are currently approximately 400,000 people with Down syndrome. Unfortunately, though, there is no breakdown on numbers for each state of those with Down syndrome.
Are people with Down syndrome sterile?
50% of females with Down syndrome are able to conceive children, while males with Down syndrome are usually sterile.
Can adults with Down's syndrome find work?
Yes many people with Down's Syndrome work.
Is Angelman syndrome the same as Down syndrome?
Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder, as is Down syndrome. But they are not the same. Angelman Syndrome involves a deletion of Chromosome 15, whereas people with Down syndrome have an extra copy of Chromosome 21.
