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 UK
It 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.Chat with our AI personalities
It is estimated that approximately 1 in 700 babies born in the world have Down syndrome, which amounts to around 6,000 babies annually. Currently, it is estimated that there are over 6 million people around the world living with 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 UK
It 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.2009 statistics show over 131,199 people in Mexico were diagnosed with down syndrome, or 3.73 cases per 10,000 births.
The exact number is not known, but Edwards' syndrome (Trisomy 18) is estimated to occur in about 1 in 5,000 live births. It is less common than Down syndrome.
On average, individuals with Down syndrome have a life expectancy of around 60 years old. However, this can vary depending on various factors such as overall health, access to healthcare, and quality of life. With advances in medical care and support services, many individuals with Down syndrome are living longer, healthier lives.
About 14 babies a day, which is approximately 5,000 a year in the US.More parents are choosing now to have their Down baby born, rather than terminate the pregnancy, due to better health care and social programs, and disabilities are more accepted now in our society.
It has been estimated that just over 40% of the US population over the age of 50 have metabolic syndrome. This number is growing!