is there a reason, coloured "down syndromes" are rarely seen, if at all ?

Answer 1

First of all, the way your question is asked is offensive. People with Down syndrome are not called "Down syndromes". Geez....do you call people with cancer "Cancers"? They are PEOPLE, people who just happen to have Down syndrome.

Second, Down syndrome occurs in all populations randomly. I know people with down syndrome who are black, asian, hispanic, indian, white, etc. Just because you personally have not seen many, don't assume that they are rarely seen.

I think you need to broaden your horizons a bit and think before you speak. Also, Down syndrome is not all that rare... it occurs in 1 in every 800 births. Sorry if my tone sounds harsh. I'm all for people asking thoughtful questions, but to label anybody the way that this asker labels people with Down syndrome shows a complete lack of thought or compassion.

Answer 2

I don't think the question was meant to be "offensive", some people just aren't educated enough in the matter, they don't mean anything by it, so there's no need to respond in such a manner.
I think the reason we see less black or brown people, or indeed people of any ethnic minority with Downs Syndrome, is because as someone said, it is already rare to begin with, and then factor in the fact that most of the UK is white... there you have it.
If you went somewhere where the population was largely black, you would probably not see any white people with down syndrome.
I hope that helps.

Answer 3

I remember reading somewhere that more coloured people are have down's syndrome than white people. I dont know if this is true but I did think at the time it was weird because I have only ever seen one black down's child.

Answer 4

Hi...first of all I would like to comment on your term.."down syndromes" it is offensive to those of us who are parents of children with down syndrome because you are classifying these kids all the same. what I think you need to remember is that they are people first, not just a syndrome. Our kids are very special to us...they live happy lives and can do everything "typical" kids can do. In other words...they are our children and as parents it is our job to teach and inform others who have not experienced down syndrome, as we have been taught by our children. sometimes it is frustrating because of all the preconceptions about DS and I have to admit that it can be hurtful to parents because we love and want to protect our children.
now to answer your question....I have met children from all races with down syndrome. You also have to understand that not all kids with down syndrome look the same, sure they may have certain characteristics, but the degree to which they have these characteristics can be harder to see in some kids and more prevalent in others.

Answer 5

Because people with Down syndrome are rare to begin with.

Answer 6

well we are ablbino of afro carrabean, i know that i would imagine it sbecausee in the uk there is a greater population of cucasian its like saying women have less road accidents on the road i not that they are better drivers but purely thatthere are far more male drivers on the road

Answer 7

http://www.dsa-nigeria.org/

could just be a population thing x

Answer 8

Wow that is so true I wonder Why also.

Answer 9

hmmm ive never noticed that

Answer 10

sorry, but i don't have an answer. however, i have noticed that. strange...