downs syndrome

the cause of downs syndrome is having one extra chromosome (47) rather then the normal amount (46).

having an extra copy of their 21st chromasome

there is many community support groups for people with down syndrome. like group homes and therapy.

The Origins of the Term Down Syndrome
In 1866 British physician, John Langdon Down, for whom the syndrome is now named, first described Down syndrome, as “Mongolism.” The term Down syndrome didn't become the accepted term until the early 1970s.

A new study found that adults with Down syndrome are more likely to die from COVID-19 than the general population, supporting the need to prioritize vaccinating people with the genetic disorder.

causes physical and mental delays and disabilities

some physical features that you may notice in someone with downs syndrome are:

A flattened face, especially the bridge of the nose. Almond-shaped eyes that slant up. A short neck.Small ears. A tongue that tends to stick out of the mouth. Tiny white spots on the iris (colored part) of the eye. Small hands and feet.

people or children with downs syndrome a lot of the time have similar features like having a flat facial profile, upwards slant in the eyes, smaller ears, and low muscle tone.