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