Down syndrome – Characteristics
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Most commonly seen characteristics in Down syndrome
[A] Low muscle tone
[B] Stunted growth
[C] Mental impairment
[D] Flexible ligaments
Characteristics in Down syndrome
Characteristics in Down syndrome | Percentage |
Mental impairment | 99% |
Stunted growth | 90% |
Umbilical hernia | 90% |
Low muscle tone | 80% |
Types of Down Syndrome
- Trisomy 21 -Most Common
- Mosaic Down syndrome accounts for – two per cent of Down syndrome cases
- Translocation Down syndrome – accounts for three per cent of cases
Down syndrome – disabilities
- Mental abilities are typically similar to those of an 8- or 9-year-old.
- Down syndrome nearly always have physical and intellectual disabilities
- Very high – Emotional and social awareness
- Increased risk of – congenital heart defect, epilepsy, leukemia, and thyroid diseases