World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD: World Down Syndrome Day) match date March 21 of each year, with the first event held when the ghost 2549. larrier eg in Singapore before being pushed by the United Nations Officially since 2012, today, the World Organization for Down Syndrome will organize and participate in an event that wants the public to increase awareness about Down syndrome (Down syndrome). There is an important implication of “a pair of chromosomes 21″ which is the origin of Down’s syndrome
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It is mainly caused by an abnormality in the 21st chromosome. Because in normal people, there are only 2 pairs of chromosome 21, but in people with Down syndrome, there will be 3. This is the reason for the World Down Syndrome Day event on March 21 (month 3) That
However, Down syndrome is a genetic disease. named in honor a doctor John Langdon Down who described the symptoms of the disease since 1866 and almost 100 years later a doctor Jerome Lejeune It was found to be caused by a chromosomal abnormality. This leads to physical and intellectual abnormalities.
Characteristics of patients with Down syndrome
Due to the cause of Down’s syndrome Caused by an abnormality in the gene or chromosome 21, resulting in abnormal appearance and organs such as
- eyes wide open, eyes pointing upwards
- flat nose bridge
- big tongue
- with cross-sectional palm prints
- The middle joint of the pinky finger is short or missing.
- soft and limp
- Small head
- flat back skull
- Short and often chubby, etc.
Down syndrome affects the development of the brain in terms of learning. and it can cause physical health problems including various behavioral problems that are also expressed Currently, there is no cure for this disease. But we can live with Down syndrome patients normally. by taking care of him carefully Because the patient has a lower IQ than usual and therefore needs attention. Always take it to check the body with a doctor. And the people around them should treat the patient not to feel different from others. so that he does not feel alienated from society and can live happily with others
Down syndrome is incurable but happy to understand care
On 21 March every year, relevant agencies organize activities on World Down Syndrome Day. Encourage people with Down syndrome to have the opportunity to speak and have their views heard. Show the world that they can live in society like normal people. as well as campaigning for society to realize and see the importance of Down’s syndrome to understand acceptance and create equality in society
Thanks for information from: Phyathai Hospital and Happy Home Academic Centre
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