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Introduction: Down syndrome Characteristics • Persons with DS show a premature and accelerated aging and an increased risk to develop Alzheimer's disease • Alzheimer disease is the main predictor of morbidity and mortality in this syndrome • Life expectancy has increased, however there is a lower life expectancy by 15-20 years compared with the general population
II. Health Watch- Dementia Diagnosis Accelerated aging • Dementia • Skin and hair changes • Early onset of menopause • Visual, hearing impairment • Thyroid dysfunction • Seizure disorders
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