Analysis of Treatment Costs and Causes of Down Syndrome

Question

What are the treatment costs for Down Syndrome? Can the condition be cured? Are the causes of Down Syndrome due to chromosomal variations in the parents or the child themselves?

Answer

Hello: Down Syndrome is caused by chromosomal variations in the parents and there is currently no cure. If detected early and treated, the recovery may improve. Down Syndrome infants are considered congenital mental retardation, and consideration should be given to induced abortion for treatment during prenatal examinations. Although congenital mental retardation can be detected and treated after birth, there is no guarantee of the treatment’s effectiveness. The degree of retardation varies, with different manifestations, and a check-up is required before treatment, with no predictable outcomes, only observed after a period of treatment.