Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a third copy of chromosome 21, resulting in physical and intellectual disabilities. It affects about one in 800 births, making it the most common chromosomal disorder. Most people with Down syndrome have mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, and associated physical…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 9 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 37× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2691-5014 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a third copy of chromosome 21, resulting in physical and intellectual disabilities. It affects about one in 800 births, making it the most common chromosomal disorder. Most people with Down syndrome have mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, and associated physical features such as a flat face and short stature. Early intervention and supports can help improve outcomes for children with Down syndrome. There are a variety of treatments, supports, and services available to help people with Down syndrome live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Research published in this journal

9 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 9 articles above have been cited 37 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Down Syndrome, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Pediatric Health And Nutrition (ISSN 2691-5014).

Journal editorial board
Narcis Flavius Tepeneu · Romania Ann Scheimann · United States Stefan Bittmann · Germany

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