This increase in life expectancy can also be because there have been advances in treating associated comorbidities, increased awareness about Down Syndrome, and decreased prejudiced against people with it.

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The life expectancy for people with down syndrome has increased from 10 years of age in 1960 to 47 in 2007. It is still lower than people without it because of the additional health conditions and lower birth weight associated with this syndrome. Race has also been seen to impact how long one can live with this condition. One explanation for this increase in life expectancy is that people have stopped institutionalizing those with down syndrome.

Life expectancy for people with Down Syndrome

Facts and FAQ About Down Syndrome. Global Down Syndrome Foundation. (n.d.). https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/about-down-syndrome/facts-about-down-syndrome/#:~:text=Today%20the%20average%20lifespan%20of,institutionalizing%20people%20with%20Down%20syndrome.

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