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No, Down syndrome is not contagious. It is a genetic/chromosomal difference - some may equate it to a birth defect, others to a birth enhancement
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Is there something to promote Down syndrome awareness?
Fundraisers, advertisements, and getting people to spread the word are very effective ways of promoting Down Syndrome.
Can you catch down syndrome from kissing?
no you cannot down syndrome cannot be spread.
What are some organizations that can help a family cope with a child's down syndrome?
National Down Syndrome Society is one of the organizations that help spread awareness and seek cure for Down syndrome. Research Down Syndrome www.researchds.org is a 501c3 non-profit foundation that supports Down syndrome cognitive research at leading universities with the goal of developing biomedical therapies to treat the cognitive impairment of people with all ages with Down syndrome.
Can a girl with down syndrome have a boyfriend?
Yes, a girl with Down syndrome can have a boyfriend, and many do. People with Down syndrome have the same relationship needs as people without Down syndrome.
Why do people call Down Syndrome Down's?
Down syndrome is the correct term. People who are using "Downs" are speaking incorrectly. Down syndrome used to be called Down's syndrome, but since John Langdon Down did not have nor "invent" this chromosomal abnormality, the correct name is Down syndrome. Countries such as the UK, still use the term Down's syndrome, but shortening it to Down's is not using people first language, therefore, it is incorrect.
What is the biggest down syndrome incidence by race?
Down syndrome occurs in people of all races; however, studies have shown that people of Caucasian descent have a higher incidence of Down syndrome compared to other races. This is likely due to differences in genetic makeup and population demographics.
Can down syndrome people get depressed?
Yes, people with Downs Syndrome can get depressed.
Why is it that people with down syndrome always stare at food?
people with down syndrome are often riddled with vision impairments...
How many people in Connecticut have Down Syndrome?
Sierra Kyla and Justin have down syndrome
Why can't you have a driver's license if you have down syndrome?
People with Down Syndrome CAN have a driver's license. Many people who live with Down Syndrome have a driver's license, and are perfectly fine drivers. Down Syndrome is not a disease, and people do not "suffer" from Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome does not prevent anybody from safely driving, going to college, owning a house, being married, having children, operating a business, or anything else.
How many people in Louisiana have Down syndrome?
Nationally, there are currently approximately 400,000 people with Down syndrome. Unfortunately, though, there is no breakdown on numbers for each state of those with Down syndrome.
How many people in the world had Down syndrome in 2004?
Approximately 6.4 Million PeopleThe world population in 2004 was 6.4 billion people. As the Down syndrome rate is about 1 per 1000 births, this gives us an estimate of 6.4 million people who had Down syndrome in 2004. As Down syndrome people have a lower life expectancy than other people, this may be a slightly high estimate.(Please see the related links for sources.)
