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chromosome results in the
affects of the syndrome. With translocation, most cases occur
sporadically, with no bearing on maternal age. These two types
of this syndrome are very rare, being responsible for only 6 or
7 percent of all cases.
Children with Down syndrome are at high risk for health
problems. These include congenital heart defects, respiratory
problems, increased suseptibility to infections, and/or
obstructed digestive tracts. Leukemia has a greater frequency
of appearance among children with Down syndrome, and adults are
at an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease. Advances in
medicine have helped these individuals with their health
problems, and generally people with Down syndrome have a life
expectancy of 55 years.
The mental development of people with Down syndrome is
challenged through some degree of mental retardation. Typically,
the level of mental retardation falls into the mild to moderate
range, but some cause can range ...

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