Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by a third copy of chromosome 21. It is associated with physical growth delays and distinctive facial features. People with Down syndrome typically have mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, with an average IQ of around 50. While Down syndrome is not caused by environmental factors or a parent's genetics, it can be identified during pregnancy through screening and testing. Individuals with Down syndrome often require regular health checks as they are at greater risk for health problems and have reduced life expectancy compared to the general population.

1. DOWN SYNDROME

3. Another name for down syndrome is
trisomy 21
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder
caused by a copy of the Chromosome 21
being made during birth

5. Down syndrome is associated with
physical growth being slowed down as
well as having physical features that are
recognizable as down syndrome

7. People with down syndrome usually
have a mild to moderate intellectual
disability, and the average IQ of
someone with down syndrome is
around 50.

9. Most parents who have kids with down
syndrome do not have down syndrome
themselves and most don’t have
abnormal genetics as well.

11. From research done on the subject,
there is no known behavior or
environmental factors that cause down
syndrome

13. Down Syndrome can be identified
during pregnancy by a prenatal
screening and testing, and people who
are born with down syndrome are
supposed to get tests regularly for
health problems.

15. Down syndrome is one of the most
common abnormalities to humans, and
sadly the life expectancy and health of
those with down syndrome is greatly
reduced compared to most people.

17. Most people with down syndrome have
the mental intelligence or IQ of around
a 8 or 9 year old, sadly many health
issues develop along side the mental
issues, as well as having a shorter life
span on average.

19. The most common things for people
with down syndrome to have are
mental impairment, stunted growth,
umbilical hernia, more skin on back, low
muscle tone, flat head, flexible
ligaments, large tongue and ears, flat
nose, plus many more distinguishing
features

21. It is recommended to get tested during
pregnancy to see if your child will have
down syndrome. Though most mothers
will end up finding out after birth. After
that Individuals need all the love and
care they can get.