Prenatal testing has halved the number of babies born with Down syndrome in Europe

(Massachusetts General Hospital) For the first time, a study has aggregated data on the number of babies born with Down syndrome in each European country. Researchers estimate the number of people with Down syndrome alive each year between 1950 and 2015. It is critical to have accurate estimates of the prevalence of Down syndrome so each country can evaluate the impact of prenatal testing on its population and to allocate appropriate resources to its citizens with Down syndrome.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news