Definition
About 1 in 700 babies are born with the birth defect known as Down Syndrome. Learn about the different Down Syndrome types and related health issues.
Topic Overview
Down syndrome
About 1 in 700 babies are born with the birth defect known as Down Syndrome. Learn about the different Down Syndrome types and related health issues.
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- Down syndrome
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- Rare Disease
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- Trisomy 21
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