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Symptoms

Slow physical development, moderate to severe mental retardation, and facial features which are somewhat flattened. Ears are set low, tongue is large and furrowed, hands are broad and short-and have a single (simian) crease across the palm.

Causes

Also called trisomy 21, Down syndrome occurs during fetal development, but is not inherited. The problem is an extra 21st chromosome. It occurs in 1 out of 700 live births. People with Down syndrome can, with care, live to old age, but they are prone to pneumonia and other lung diseases.

Treatments

• There are several new methods that have been developed for helping children with this problem. The result can be a lengthening of life and an increase of mental ability.

• Details are extensive, but here are the places to contact to learn more about this. You can obtain real help from them:

• Nutri-Chem Labs, 1303 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario K2B 764, Canada / 613-820-9065 or 613-829-2226. Ask about MSBPlus formula and anything else they have for Down syndrome.

• Warner House, 1023 East Chapman Avenue, Fullerton CA 92631 / 714-441-2600.

• The Registrar, Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, 8801 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 / 800-736-4663.

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