Down Syndrome

Down Syndrome One of the most common genetic defects is Down Syndrome. The story began is 1866, when a physician named John Langdon Down first described a set of children with common features who were distinct from other children, and had mental retardation. Although other people had previously recognized the characteristics of this syndrome, it was Down who first described the condition. At the beginning of his research, he referred to children diagnosed with Down Syndrome …

…a Flat Facial Profile (a somewhat depressed nasal bridge and a small nose) to excessive space between large and second toe. Down syndrome also creates many health problems, such as an onset of Alzheimer’s disease by age 30. Today, people with Down syndrome play a large part in families and society. They help create strong bonds of love between family members and they help create a more enthusiastic and fun atmosphere for people around them.