There are morethan 400,000people livingwith Downsyndrome in theU.S.80% of babieswith Downsyndrome areborn to womenunder 35 yearsof age.The likelihood ofgiving birth to achild with Downsyndromeincreases withmaternal age.It is estimatedthat 5,000children areborn with Downsyndrome in theU.S. alone.There are parentsupport groups andcommunityorganizations involvedin providing services tofamilies of individualswith Down syndrome.In 1983, the averagelife expectancy of aperson with Downsyndrome was amere 25-years-old.Today, it’s 60.Many individualswith Down syndromegrow up to hold jobs,live independently,and enjoy normalrecreationalactivities.Trisomy 21(nondisjunction)accounts for95% of cases ofDownsyndrome.Downsyndromecannot becured, buttreatment canhelp.Since the 1970s,public schools arerequired by law toprovide a free andappropriateeducation to childrenwith Downsyndrome.People with Downsyndrome have anincreased risk forcertain medicalconditions.There are threetypes of Downsyndrome.Trisomy,Translocation,and Mosaicism.Down syndromecauses a distinctfacial appearance,intellectual disability,developmentaldelays.There areapproximately400,000 peopleliving with Downsyndrome in theUnited States.Downsyndrome is themost commonchromosomalcondition.One in every691 babies inthe U.S. is bornwith Downsyndrome.Down syndromeoccurs in peopleof all races andeconomic levels.Down syndrome isa genetic disorderwhere a person isborn with an extra21st chromosome.Translocationaccounts for4% of casesof Downsyndrome.Students withDown syndromeare included intypical academicclassrooms inschools across thecountry.Downsyndrome maybe associatedwith thyroid orheart disease.All people withDownsyndromeexperiencecognitivedelays.Roughly 25% offamilies in theU.S. areaffected byDownsyndrome.Mosaicismaccounts for1% of casesof Downsyndrome.There are morethan 400,000people livingwith Downsyndrome in theU.S.80% of babieswith Downsyndrome areborn to womenunder 35 yearsof age.The likelihood ofgiving birth to achild with Downsyndromeincreases withmaternal age.It is estimatedthat 5,000children areborn with Downsyndrome in theU.S. alone.There are parentsupport groups andcommunityorganizations involvedin providing services tofamilies of individualswith Down syndrome.In 1983, the averagelife expectancy of aperson with Downsyndrome was amere 25-years-old.Today, it’s 60.Many individualswith Down syndromegrow up to hold jobs,live independently,and enjoy normalrecreationalactivities.Trisomy 21(nondisjunction)accounts for95% of cases ofDownsyndrome.Downsyndromecannot becured, buttreatment canhelp.Since the 1970s,public schools arerequired by law toprovide a free andappropriateeducation to childrenwith Downsyndrome.People with Downsyndrome have anincreased risk forcertain medicalconditions.There are threetypes of Downsyndrome.Trisomy,Translocation,and Mosaicism.Down syndromecauses a distinctfacial appearance,intellectual disability,developmentaldelays.There areapproximately400,000 peopleliving with Downsyndrome in theUnited States.Downsyndrome is themost commonchromosomalcondition.One in every691 babies inthe U.S. is bornwith Downsyndrome.Down syndromeoccurs in peopleof all races andeconomic levels.Down syndrome isa genetic disorderwhere a person isborn with an extra21st chromosome.Translocationaccounts for4% of casesof Downsyndrome.Students withDown syndromeare included intypical academicclassrooms inschools across thecountry.Downsyndrome maybe associatedwith thyroid orheart disease.All people withDownsyndromeexperiencecognitivedelays.Roughly 25% offamilies in theU.S. areaffected byDownsyndrome.Mosaicismaccounts for1% of casesof Downsyndrome.

Down Syndrome Facts - Call List

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  1. There are more than 400,000 people living with Down syndrome in the U.S.
  2. 80% of babies with Down syndrome are born to women under 35 years of age.
  3. The likelihood of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome increases with maternal age.
  4. It is estimated that 5,000 children are born with Down syndrome in the U.S. alone.
  5. There are parent support groups and community organizations involved in providing services to families of individuals with Down syndrome.
  6. In 1983, the average life expectancy of a person with Down syndrome was a mere 25-years-old. Today, it’s 60.
  7. Many individuals with Down syndrome grow up to hold jobs, live independently, and enjoy normal recreational activities.
  8. Trisomy 21 (nondisjunction) accounts for 95% of cases of Down syndrome.
  9. Down syndrome cannot be cured, but treatment can help.
  10. Since the 1970s, public schools are required by law to provide a free and appropriate education to children with Down syndrome.
  11. People with Down syndrome have an increased risk for certain medical conditions.
  12. There are three types of Down syndrome. Trisomy, Translocation, and Mosaicism.
  13. Down syndrome causes a distinct facial appearance, intellectual disability, developmental delays.
  14. There are approximately 400,000 people living with Down syndrome in the United States.
  15. Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition.
  16. One in every 691 babies in the U.S. is born with Down syndrome.
  17. Down syndrome occurs in people of all races and economic levels.
  18. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder where a person is born with an extra 21st chromosome.
  19. Translocation accounts for 4% of cases of Down syndrome.
  20. Students with Down syndrome are included in typical academic classrooms in schools across the country.
  21. Down syndrome may be associated with thyroid or heart disease.
  22. All people with Down syndrome experience cognitive delays.
  23. Roughly 25% of families in the U.S. are affected by Down syndrome.
  24. Mosaicism accounts for 1% of cases of Down syndrome.