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Medical Books

Books written about medical issues affecting adults who have Down syndrome

The Guide to Good Health for Teens & Adults With Down Syndrome

Chicoine and McGuire founded Chicago's Adult Down Syndrome Clinic in 1992 to meet the health needs of adolescent and adult Down Syndrome (DS) people. While care for DS children can be very good, quality appears to drop as they age and move out of pediatric practices.

Adults with Down Syndrome

Edited by Siegfried Pueschel M.D. Ph.D. J.D. M.P.H.

The Adult with Down Syndrome: Jean Rondall, Alberto Rasore-Quartino: 9781861563972: Amazon.com: Books

The marked increase in life-expectancy in Down syndrome since the 1990s, although a very good sign in itself, raises important questions regarding the health issues, cognitive involution and social and professional inclusion of people with the condition.