The transition from pediatric care to adult care is a medical changeover that is often more difficult for patients with Down syndrome than typically developing ones. A study from the American Journal of Medical Genetics revealed that a relatively large proportion of individuals with Down syndrome are unable to undergo a transition from pediatric to adult care because of discriminatory socioeconomic or cultural barriers, and that adults with Down syndrome who remain in pediatric care tended to experience poorer health outcomes and higher rates of complications from common comorbidities, such as heart disease. This study exemplifies how societal bias limits the health outcomes of individuals with Down syndrome.