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

Down Syndrome Facts - Call List

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