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Down syndrome
A genetic Chromosome 21 disorder causing developmental and intellectual delays.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
Is a type of:
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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A 33-year old asked:
What causes down syndrome?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Is down syndrome inherited?
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Why is my baby down syndrome?
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How can you inherit Down syndrome?
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A 41-year old asked:
How do you diagnose Down Syndrome?
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What are the symptoms of down syndrome?
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A 42-year old asked:
How do down syndrome & mongloid differ?
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How many ways can Down Syndrome develop?
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How long do Down syndrome children live?
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A 41-year old asked:
Are there genetic causes of down syndrome?
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What are the different causes down syndrome?
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what are signs of down syndrome in an infant?
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What population is affected by down syndrome?
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what are the signs of down syndrome in a baby?
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Can there be some treatment for down syndrome?
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A 47-year old asked:
What can I do to know if I have down syndrome?
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A 32-year old asked:
Why is Down syndrome more maternally inherited?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is there any way to know risk of down syndrome?
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A member asked:
What part of the body does Down syndrome affect?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is down syndrome baby OK to baptize if religious?
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A 40-year old asked:
Down syndrome diagnosed. Does it ever get better?
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What kind of condition is Down syndrome in a baby?
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A 43-year old asked:
What are the odds of my baby having down syndrome?
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Is down syndrome common in some parts of the world?
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What are symptoms of major diseases in down syndrome?
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A 31-year old asked:
How does Down syndrome affect your speech development?
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A 40-year old asked:
Is it ever possible to get treatment for down syndrome?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can you please define down syndrome inheritance pattern ?
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What kind of education is best for a down syndrome person?
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Is there any way to naturally lower the risk of down syndrome?
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