Down Syndrome Causes

Down Syndrome Causes

Down syndrome (DS) or Down's syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. Down syndrome is the most common chromosome abnormality in humans. It is typically associated with a delay in cognitive ability (mental retardation, or MR) and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics. The average IQ of young adults with Down syndrome is around 50, compared to children without the condition with an IQ of 100. (MR has historically been defined as an IQ below 70.) A large proportion of individuals with Down syndrome have a severe degree of intellectual disability. Some physicians and ethicists are concerned about the ethical ramifications of the high abortion rate for this condition.Conservative commentator and father of a son with Down syndrome George Will called it "eugenics by abortion". 

Down Syndrome Causes

Down Syndrome Causes

Down Syndrome Causes

Down Syndrome Causes

Down Syndrome Causes

Down Syndrome Causes

Down Syndrome Causes

Down Syndrome Causes

Down Syndrome Causes