Down Syndrome Essay written by: Whittee999 Sometimes when meiosis ( the division of reproductive cells ) occurs, chromosomes may be lost, left behind, or too many may be passed on, resulting in the birth of a child with a genetic or congenital defect or disease. One of the most common of these genetic disorders is Down syndrome. This disorder takes its name from Dr. Langdon Down, who was the first to describe it formally, in 1866. Down syndrome …
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…tooth decay, plus orthodontics and restorative dentistry to remedy crooked teeth. With proper medical care average life expectancy is now almost the same as that of the general population. However, even with excellent nurturing and education, not many Down syndrome adults can be fully independent. Most will always need a protected home and work environment. Institutionalization may still be necessary in a minority of Down syndrome people with incredibly severe physical defects or developmental disability.