Down's syndrome

EBM Guidelines
Sep 17, 2021 • Latest change Sep 17, 2021
Tuomo Määttä

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  • Health problems that are characteristic to Down syndrome (DS) should be identified early (particularly congenital heart anomalies, vision and hearing impairment, hypothyroidism and coeliac disease). This always involves multi-speciality hospital investigations.
  • The monitoring of the health and treatment of illnesses in people with DS is the responsibility of the primary health care.
  • Support services for intellectual and developmental disabilities have special expertise in, for example, matters concerning rehabilitation.
  • The functional capacity and health of adults should be monitored regularly.

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