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Down Syndrome: ~birth defect media type="custom" key="8797538" width="110" height="110" align="right" ~extra genetic materials cause delays developing both mentally and physically ~genetic disorder in which 47 chromosomes are present rather than 46 causing the delays ~1 out of 800 babies are diagnosed with it

Signs: ~ can be detected before the baby is born by having tests done ~ babies with it will grow at a slower rate ~ have similiar physical features such as slanted eyes, protruding tongue, short neck, white spots on the iris of the eye, and have small hands/feet and increased skin creases

Development/Stages: ~ have this condition for their whole life ~ can vary from mild to severe ~ depending on how bad it is will affect their lifestyle ~ some people with DS can survive on their own, but yet others can not.

Treatment: ~ no cure ~ no way to prevent it because there is no way to control chromosomal functions ~ physical therapy may help because most people with DS have Hypotonia, which is low muscle tone, therefore physical therapy will teach the person to use their body correctly ~ speech therapy may help because most Down syndrome people have speech problems ~ Down syndrome people have a higher risk of health issues such as pulmonary hypertension, leukemia, skeletal disfunctions, thyroid and respiratory problems ~ have to have regular check-ups

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