Who is affected by Down syndrome

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Author: Debby Golonka, MPH Last Updated: August 9, 2007
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
David Smith, MD - Family Medicine
Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics

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