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Down Syndrome Facts - Did You Know
- Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal phenomena
- One in every 691 babies is born with Down syndrome.
- There are more than 400,000 people living with Down syndrome in the United States
- Down syndrome occurs in people of all races and economic levels
- Most people with Down syndrome lead healthy lives
- Every person with Down syndrome is a unique individual
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- Life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically in recent decades - from 25 in 1983 to 60 today
- People with Down syndrome attend school, hold jobs, participate in decisions that affect them, and enrich our society in a multitude of ways
- All people with Down syndrome experience cognitive delays, but the effect is usually mild to moderate and is not indicative of the many strengths and talents that each individual possesses
- The exact causes of the chromosomal rearrangement and primary prevention of Down syndrome are currently unknown
- Of all children born in this country annually, approximately 5,000 will have Down syndrome
- There are approximately 1/4 million families in the United States affected by Down syndrome.
- There is wide variation in mental abilities, behavior and physical development in individuals with Down syndrome. Each individual has his/her own unique personality, capabilities and talents
- Individuals with Down syndrome benefit from loving homes, early intervention, inclusive education, appropriate medical care and positive public attitudes
- Eighty percent of children born with Down syndrome are born to women younger than 35 years old
- The societal trend for people with Down syndrome is full inclusion in the social and educational life of the community
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