Patient's question:
My brother's child was carefully checked and found to have Down syndrome. I'm very concerned about the child's future survival issues. I'd like to ask, how old can people with Down syndrome generally live to?Doctor's answer:
It is better to implement early intervention for children with Down syndrome as early as possible. Generally, 25% to 30% of Down syndrome babies die within the first year, and half die before the age of five. Only one in ten live to be in their forties or fifties. Through early intervention and treatment, the lifespan of the child can be extended, and they can be trained to acquire basic survival skills. If their complex deformities are corrected in a timely manner and their health is ensured, the lifespan of children with Down syndrome can be effectively shortened. It can even shorten the lifespan of an infant to 50 years. Therefore, parents must be cautious and attentive in caring for their children, which can also shorten the child's lifespan.