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

Down Syndrome Facts - Call List

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