Last week, University of London researchers reported that the number of Down's syndrome pregnancies has risen by more than 70 per cent over the past 20 years. They put the increase down to the growing number of older women becoming pregnant, who are classed as a higher risk. Down's affects approximately one in every 1,000 babies
- Down's affects physical appearance, as well as the ability to learn and develop mentally. It is a lifelong condition, occurring when a baby inherits an extra chromosome. There is currently no cure for the condition but there are treatments that can help someone with the syndrome to lead an active and independent life
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