WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY!
(All You Need to Know) World Down Syndrome Day, celebrated every year on March 21, is a global awareness day dedicated to raising understanding and promoting the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome. ๐ก WHAT IS DOWN SYNDROME? Down syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs when a person is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21. This is why it is also called Trisomy 21. This extra chromosome affects how a person’s body and brain develop, leading to: ๐Mild to moderate intellectual disability ๐Unique physical features (such as a flat facial profile and almond-shaped eyes) ๐Increased risk of certain health conditions CAUSES OF f DOWN SYNDROME Down syndrome is not caused by anything parents did or didn’t do. It happens naturally during cell division. It can occur in people of all races, economic levels, and backgrounds. COMMON HEALTH CHALLENGES Some individuals with Down syndrome may experience: ๐Heart defects ๐Hearing or visio...