Down syndrome can occur in all races, ethnicity, economic levels, as well as the age of the parents. Down syndrome is the most common genetic condition at this time. One in every 691 babies in the US are born with a form of Down Syndrome.
Physical traits of Down syndrome are low muscle tone, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes, and a single deep crease across the center of the palm. All individuals are unique. Each person with Down syndrome is also unique, and may not possess all of these characteristics the same way, or none at all.