Man with Down’s Syndrome celebrates his 72nd birthday
A man with Down’s Syndrome has celebrated his 72nd birthday – surviving five times his life expectancy.
Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. Down syndrome is one of the most common chromosome abnormalities in humans. It occurs in about one per 1,000 babies born each year.
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World Down Syndrome Day
On March 21, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organize and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.
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