Question
A neighbor’s child has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. How much does it approximately cost to treat Down syndrome?
Answer
Currently, there is no effective treatment for Down syndrome, and long-term education and training are required for the child. Associated deformities can be surgically corrected. A Down syndrome fetus is a congenital idiot, and if detected during pregnancy, it should be terminated. If congenital idiocy is discovered after birth, treatment can be administered, but there is no guarantee of success. The severity and manifestation of idiocy vary, so a check-up should be done before treatment, and the effectiveness of treatment cannot be predicted until after a period of treatment.