Down Syndrome: Screening, Diagnosis, and Health Consequences

Literature Review

Authors

  • Evita Zevanya Doctor of Medicine Program, Duta Wacana Christian University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55175/cdk.v52i2.1368

Keywords:

Diagnosis, health consequences, Down syndrome, screening

Abstract

Down syndrome is congenital or genetic abnormality with extra chromosome 21 causing various clinical manifestations and health problem. Down syndrome ranked first as the most common cause of birth defect in Indonesia. Chromosomal abnormality cause Down syndrome children have a higher risk and more common health problems. Down syndrome can burden family or caregiver physically, socially, financially, and emotionally. Proper screening and diagnosis criteria need to be done to establish the diagnosis.

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Published

07-02-2025

How to Cite

Zevanya, E. (2025). Down Syndrome: Screening, Diagnosis, and Health Consequences: Literature Review. Cermin Dunia Kedokteran, 52(2), 90–99. https://doi.org/10.55175/cdk.v52i2.1368