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World Down Syndrome Day is on March the 21st every year. It is on this day because the number 21 is important in the identification of Down Syndrome. The condition is created by a 21st, extra chromosome being replicated three times, thus causing the condition. The day is organized by Down Syndrome International (DSI), which runs different annual campaigns. DSI aims to create global awareness about Down Syndrome and encourage countries to help sufferers play a bigger role in their societies. DSI says sufferers are able to make significant contributions to society. Down Syndrome is common throughout the world. Estimates are that the incidence of the condition is over 1 per 1,000 births.
每年的3月21日為世界唐氏綜合癥日。選擇該日期的原因對辨別唐氏綜合癥至關重要。該疾病是由于人體的第21對染色體的三體變異所造成的。該節日率先由唐氏綜合癥國際組織發起，該組織每年都會舉辦活動。它的目的是為了喚起全球對唐氏綜合癥的認識，并鼓勵各個國家讓病患在社會上發揮更大的作用。該組織稱病患能夠為社會做出杰出貢獻。在全球，唐氏綜合癥非常普遍。有預測稱，該疾病的患病率超過了千分之一。
Down Syndrome is a disorder of the chromosomes. Most people have 20 chromosomes, but the presence of an extra 21st chromosome creates the disorder. It is named after the British doctor, John Langdon Down, who first described the syndrome in 1866. Sufferers experience a limitation in their cognitive ability and physical growth, as well as changes in their facial appearance. People with Down Syndrome range from having slight developmental disabilities to very serious mental disability. Down Syndrome also increases the risk of heart defects, kidney disease and insomnia. Nowadays, loving care and good education can provide sufferers with a good quality of life and enable them to make valuable contributions to their fields of work.
唐氏綜合癥是染色體疾病。絕大多數人擁有20對染色體，然而多出的另一對染色體會導致該疾病的產生。該疾病是以英國醫生唐·約翰·朗頓的名字命名的，1866年，他首先對這一病癥進行了描述。病患的認知能力、身體發育以及面容都會受到限制。患有唐氏綜合癥的患者，有的發育遲緩，有的嚴重智障。該疾病還會增加患心臟缺陷、腎疾病以及失眠的風險。如今，關愛和教育能夠為病患提供優質的生活，并幫助他們在自己的領域做出貢獻。
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