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Down Syndrome Facts
| | - Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring genetic condition with an incidence of 1 in every 691 births.
- There are currently over 400,000 individuals living with Down syndrome in the United States.
- There are approximately 5,000 babies born with Down syndrome each year in the United States.
- There are approximately 50 babies born with Down syndrome each year in the greater Kansas City area.
- Down syndrome is one of the leading clinical causes of cognitive delay in the world - it is not related to race, nationality, religion or socio-economic status.
- With appropriate support, individuals with Down syndrome can lead fulfilling lives and be contributing members of society.
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