Down+Syndrome-characteristics

=__Characteristics of Down Syndrome are:__= Those with Down Syndrome have certain physical features such as flatter face and/or upward slanting eyes. Other medical problems can arise also such as heart defects,difficulties learning which although makes their lives much harder, doesn't make it impossible for them to make friends,get a job, and live a normal healthy life.


 * Average life of 35 years.
 * Moderate to severe retardation
 * More likely to get infections
 * Small hands,fingers,ears and a short skull
 * Leukemia risk is higher
 * Increased risk of thyroid problems and Alzheimers disease