Pros And Cons Of Down Syndrome Children In Mali

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Children in Mali who have down syndrome have advantages of not being distinguished by their society given the appropriate family to care for them. However, a disadvantages is the medical care they need to receive as an infant. In the US, down syndrome children tend to have medical care at a young age while a disadvantage is being socially judged.

Also to include pregnant women in the US, most pregnant women get medical attention, such as check ups and a hospital to give birth. They would get treatment from doctors for the baby and mom. In Mali, pregnant woman don’t get the same luxuries and medical treatment as in the US, but rather endure some of the risks.

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