Down syndrome is a form of naturally occurring congenital genomic disorder that is common in all regions of the world and often leads to changes in motor skills, physical characteristics and health. Down syndrome is a type of mental retardation caused by the presence of extra genetic material on chromosome 21. The cause is not known.
The estimated incidence of Down syndrome is between 1 in 1000 and 1 in 1100 live births worldwide. Each year, approximately 3,000 to 5,000 children are born with this chromosomal disorder, and it is estimated that there are approximately 250,000 families in the United States of America that suffer from Down syndrome.
Adequate access to medical care, early intervention programs and inclusive education, as well as the conduct of appropriate research, is vital for the growth and development of patients. In December 2011, the General Assembly declared 21 March World Down Syndrome Day (A/RES/66/149). The General Assembly decided that this Day would be observed on 21 March every year starting in 2012 and invited all Member States, relevant organizations of the United Nations system and other international organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations and the private sector, to mark the World Day of People with Down Syndrome to raise public awareness of Down Syndrome.
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Amanov Shirmuhammet,
2nd Year Student of the Faculty of
International Law of the Institute of
International Relations of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
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