Zeitschrift für Down-Syndrom und Chromosomenanomalien
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Challenges and Prospects for the Future: Down syndrome

Salvatrice Lauricella

Down syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal abnormality in humans, affecting 1 in 400-1500 babies born based on maternal age and prenatal screening schedules in various populations. DS is the most prevalent neurological cause of intellectual disability in the world, though a significant percentage of people suffer from a variety of other health problems.