Down Syndrome Pictures
Signs of Down Syndrome
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BABY WITH DOWN SYNDROME |
Because people with Down syndrome have a higher risk developing significant medical problems, their life expectancy is about 50, significantly lower than the national average of a 'normal' person. Yet, many adults with Down syndrome have jobs and live independently. Down syndrome affects 1 in every 800 babies born in the United States each year, and according to the National Down Syndrome Society, there are currently more than 400,000 people living with the disorder in America. |
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