Health

Having Down syndrome does not guarantee any medical conditions or health problems.  Most children and adults with Down syndrome are healthy and active, however, it is recognised that as a group they have a higher incidence of treatable medical disorders.

We have provided in this section information on some of the more common health concerns.

• Heart
  
• Thyroid
  
• Hearing
• Vision
  
• Growth
  
• Atlanto Axial Instability
• Sexuality and Down Syndrome
• Oral Health