Today is: World Down Syndrome Day!

[Dr.Mahdi]

Down Syndrome International (DSI) has officially earmarked 21 March as World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). The date was chosen to signify the uniqueness of Down syndrome in the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome and is used synonymously with Down syndrome.

This year the theme for 21 March 2008 is "Aim High Enough", to continue creating awareness about Down syndrome and promote acceptance of diversity.

All DSI members and related organisations worldwide are encouraged to observe the WDSD together with the community in an appropriate manner.

[Kuusow]

Dr mahdi,,,,,,,,As they mentioned 21 March is the World Down syndrome day.  As we know down syndrome is party of many syndromes exist in medical conditions.  if  Down syndrome health officers give a unique day so other syndromes like Conn's syndrome,Guillain Barre syndrome,CREST syndrome and so ...............do they have a particular day all others?
                        Thank u

[Dr.Mahdi]

Thanks kuusow!

Down Syndrome was given an special world day for it's uniqueness!

Down syndrome is the most prevalent and best studied syndrome.
Down syndrome is the most common major chromosomal abnormality.
Down syndrome is the most common of all malformation syndromes.
Down syndrome is by far the most common and best known chromosomal disorder in humans.
Down syndrome occurs once in every 600 to 700 births, making it the most common genetic disorder.
Down syndrome is the most common and readily identifiable chromosomal condition associated with mental retardation.
Down syndrome is the most common clinical cause of mental retardation in the world.
Down syndrome is the most common single cause of human birth defects.
Down syndrome is the most common genetic cause of severe learning disabilities in children.
Down syndrome is the most common genetic condition and occurs in all races and cultures at around the same rate.
Down syndrome is the most common survivable genetic disease.

There are few other syndromes like Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (9 SEPTEMBER) & chronic fatigue syndrome (12 MAY), which have their own awareness day.
Dr.Mahdi

[Waxbaro!]

Somalia is the 13th country in Africa according to prevalence of down syndrome as presented in statistics given by cureresearch.com

Country: Somalia
Extrapolated Incidence: 10,380
Population Estimated Used: 8,304,6012

Waxbaro!