Question
How old can babies with Down syndrome generally live to be?
Answer
The lifespan of individuals with Down syndrome is a matter of probability, but it is also affected by early intervention and treatment. The vast majority of patients are children, so parents should be more aware that many individuals with Down syndrome are miscarried in the fetal stage and have many deficiencies throughout their lives. Life expectancy will not be very long. Less than half of children will die within a year, and most will die by the age of five or adulthood. Therefore, they should pay attention to preventive measures.