What is Down Syndrome? ?

Is a Genetic Condition caused by extra genetic material (genes) from the 21st chromosome

Physical Characteristic Down Syndrome

Some of the physical traits that are common but not always present are: epicanthal folds over the eyes, flattened bridge of the nose, a single palmar crease decreased muscle tone .

How did Down Syndrome get its name?

In 1866 John Langdon Down, British doctor who first clinically identified the condition 1959 Dr. Lejeune, geneticist, who documented Down Syndrome in the first time, after the microscope was discovered.

What is the cause of Down Syndrome?

No causes have been identified and proven, however

What are the types of Down Syndrome?

95% Trisomy 21

34% Translocation

2% Mosaiscism

No Survival

What is the incidence of Down Syndrome?

A recent estimate in the USA puts the incidence at about 1 in 1.000 live births.

What are a couple's chances of having a child with Down Syndrome? (odds=probabilties)
At age 35 the odds are 1 in 350 Under age 25, the odds are 1 in 1400 At age 40 , the odds are 1 in 100

What health concerns are often observe?

40/45% have congenital heart disease

60 to 80% have hearing deficits

Higher frequency intestinal abnormalities

 3% have of infantis cataracts Other problems: cross-eye (strabismus) near-sightedness farsightedness

have

15 and 20% of children have hypothyroidism

Higher frequency
kneecap subluxation ( incomplete
or partial dislocation)

hip dislocation atlantoaxial instability

Immunologic concerns:

Leukemia Alzheimer disease seizure disorders sleep apnea skin disorders

Care of Children with Down Syndrome

Attention, estimation,

good doctors, strong Physical Therapy

Inclusion
International movement of construction of a society opened for diversity (any) poor, deficient mental and physical.