Down Syndrome
Makenzie Blume
What is Down Syndrome?
Life Outlook
Statistics
Down syndrome affects around 1 in every 800 babies.
Causes
Although no one knows for sure why some children are born with down syndrome, scientists do know that women age 35 and older have a significantly higher risk of having a child with the condition.
Down Syndrome Characteristics
Slanted eyes; Low muscle tone; Small stature; Short neck; Single, deep creases across the center of the palm; Protruding tongue; Flat nasal bridge
Complications
Testing, Treatment, & Preventions
Testing & Treatment
Preventions
Work Cited
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