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  1. Down Syndrome - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National …

    Nov 22, 2023 · Down syndrome is a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that result from having an extra chromosome 21 or an extra piece of that chromosome. It is the most common …

  2. What are the symptoms of Down syndrome? - NICHD

    The symptoms of Down syndrome vary from person to person, and people with Down syndrome may have different problems at different times of their lives.

  3. About Down Syndrome | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver …

    Nov 22, 2023 · Down syndrome describes a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that result from an extra copy or part of a copy of chromosome 21.

  4. Down Syndrome - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of …

    Down syndrome is a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that result from having an extra chromosome 21 or an extra piece of that chromosome. It is the most common chromosomal …

  5. What causes Down syndrome? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …

    Jun 11, 2012 · Sometimes, a parent who does not have Down syndrome may carry a translocation in chromosome 21 that can be passed on to children and cause Down syndrome. …

  6. Who is at risk for Down syndrome? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …

    Nov 22, 2023 · Down syndrome is the most frequent chromosomal cause of mild to moderate intellectual disability.

  7. More Information on Down Syndrome - NICHD

    NICHD offers and links to information to help parents, families, and providers better understand Down syndrome and its effects and receive support.

  8. Item of Interest: NIH establishes $20 million program to study …

    Oct 23, 2024 · The NIH INCLUDE Project launched a new long-term study, called the Down Syndrome Cohort Development Program, to observe and track health data of people with …

  9. What conditions or disorders are commonly associated with Down …

    Jun 22, 2012 · Children with Down syndrome are at an increased risk for some health problems, but not all will have serious health problems.

  10. Other Down Syndrome FAQs | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …

    Find answers to more questions about Down syndrome, such as how to prepare teens with it for adulthood and what health issues might affect them then.