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Down Syndrome Disorder
How much do we really know about Down syndrome? This disorder was first described in the world of science in 1866 by British physician John Langdon Down. The condition occurs when there is an extra chromosome 21 present in the body. That is why this disorder is also known as trisomy 21. Down syndrome is identified during pregnancy or at the time of birth to the amniocentesis. Causes alterations in cognitive ability and physical growth and as appearances in the face. People with Down syndrome have lower than normal cognitive abilities ranging from mild to moderate developmental disabilities. Down syndrome occurs anywhere in the 1 800-1000 births. The figures are heavily influenced by the age of the mother at the time of pregnancy and childbirth. There is no known cure Down's Syndrome, but education and proper care can and will most likely improve the quality of life for the patient.
The characteristics of the Down syndrome include white spots on the iris, a short tongue, a single palmar crease, oblique eye fissures, muscle tone, a flat nose, a short neck and congenital heart defects. Down syndrome can occur in all ethnicities and all economic classes. There are about 5,500 new cases of syndrome Down each year with 95 percent of all cases being trisomy 21. As mentioned above, the age of the mother during pregnancy can determine if the baby has Down syndrome. Women between the ages of 20-24 years, the probability of having a baby is a Down syndrome in 1562. Women between the ages of 35-39, the probability of having a Down syndrome baby is one in 214. For over 45 years is one in 19 chance of having a Down syndrome baby. Studies have revealed that 80 percent of all Down syndrome babies born to women under 35.
There are a variety of different prenatal testing can done during pregnancy to determine if the child will be born with Down syndrome. The tests are amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, percutaneous sampling umbilical cord blood. genetic tests are performed on pregnant women between the ages of 30 and 35. Life expectancy of people with Down syndrome from 2002 is 49 years. The life expectancy to 25 years in 1980. When the patient with Down syndrome syndrome begins at the age of the cause of death is more of the neurodegenerative diseases and the majority of people with Down syndrome begin to develop an Alzheimer's-like dementia in their 40s and 50s.
Some famous cases Down syndrome include Johnny Stallings, the son of former University of Alabama head football coach Gene Stallings. Johnny is also the theme of the book Another Season: A coach history of raising an exceptional child. Another famous case is Chris Burke, the actor who portrayed Corky Thatcher in the series "Life Goes On", and the nature Taylor on "Touched by an angel."
Many people living with Down syndrome every day.
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