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Background
It is thought that people with Down syndrome die younger than the general population, but that survival rates are improving.
Methods
Five databases were searched for keywords related to intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome and mortality. Strict inclusion criteria were applied. Information from 34 selected studies was tabulated, extracted and synthesized.
Results
People with Down...
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