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What is Down Syndrome: Diagnosis and Strategies about?
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder where individuals are born with an extra copy of chromosome 21, resulting in 47 total chromosomes rather than the typical 46. It occurs in about 1 in 691 births in the United States. While life expectancy has increased to around 60 years old, individuals with Down syndrome often experience physical and intellectual disabilities such as flat facial features, poor muscle tone, impulsive behavior and slow learning. There is no cure for Down syndrome, but treatment focuses on
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