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SYMPTOMS :

-Heart defects
-increased chances of infections
-delayed speech
-delayed development of brain
-duodenal atresia:
Interferes with digestion and forces to throw up

Occurrence:

-One in 830 babies
(very common)

ETHNICITY/REGION:

-Down Syndrome affects everyone

PROGNOSIS:

-The life span with people with Down Syndrome is 50-60 years

TREATMENT:

-For heart defects, they require many surgical repairs
-Careful support from family
-Get special education in school
-Physical and speech therapy

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