Recommended Citation
Chicoine B. Common and uncommon health conditions in adolescents and adults with down syndrome. Oral Presentation at: European Down Syndrome Association Webinar; February 19, 2025; Virtual.
Presentation Notes
Oral Presentation at: European Down Syndrome Association Webinar; February 19, 2025; Virtual.
Abstract
Some health conditions such as thyroid disorders and sleep apnea are more common in people with Down syndrome compared to people without Down syndrome. Other conditions such as solid tumor cancers and high blood pressure are less common. In this presentation, Brian Chicoine, MD, will describe differences in the prevalence of health conditions in adolescents and adults with Down syndrome compared to those without Down syndrome. He will discuss how these differences may affect health promotion and health care of people with Down syndrome. He will also highlight different types of resources that can be used by people with Down syndrome and those who care for, work with, and support them.
Type
Oral/Podium Presentation
Affiliations
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital