21-March World Down Syndrome Day:

Background:

The envisioned occurrence of Down syndrome is between 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 1,100 births globally. Each year, about 3,000 to 5,000 children are born with this chromosome disease.

The quality of life of people with Down syndrome can be improved by meeting their health care needs, including regular check-ups with health professionals. Monitor mental and physical condition and to provide timely intervention, be it physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, counselling or special education. Individuals with Down syndrome can attain foremost high-quality of lifestyles via parental care and support, scientific steering, and network based assist structures together with inclusive schooling stages. This helps their participation in mainstream society and the achievement of their personal potential.

What is Down Syndrome?

Down syndrome happens whilst a man or woman has a further partial (or entire) copy of chromosome 21. It is not but understand why this syndrome takes place, however Down syndrome has always been part of the human situation. It exists in all areas throughout the globe and normally consequences in variable outcomes on getting to know styles, physical traits and health.

Adequate access to health care, to early intervention programmes, and to inclusive schooling, besides suitable studies, are vital to the increase and improvement of the man or woman.

In December 2011, the General Assembly declared 21 March as World Down Syndrome Day (A/RES/66/149). The General Assembly determined, with impact from 2012, to look at World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March every year. In order to raise public attention of Down syndrome, the General Assembly invitations all Member States, relevant agencies of the United Nations gadget and other worldwide agencies, besides civil society, which include non-governmental companies and the non-public quarter, to examine World Down Syndrome Day in the ideal way.