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The Lead: What is Down syndrome? Welcome to another episode of The Lead by DH Radio, your daily podcast by Deccan Herald
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Representative image. Credit: iStock photo.
Representative image. Credit: iStock photo.

In this episode of the Lead, Dr Irawati Purandare, a consultant developmental paediatrician, explains Down syndrome— what it is, how many get affected, et all.

Ahmed Shariff: Hi and welcome to another episode of the Lead by DH Radio. In this episode, we will get to know about a genetic disorder called Down syndrome. To know what the syndrome is, the statistics about the syndrome we are joined by Dr Irawati Purandare, a consultant developmental paediatrician. Hi SR and welcome to DH Radio.

Dr Irawati Purandhare: Hi.

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Ahmed: Can you tell us what exactly is Down's syndrome and how many people get affected?

Dr Irawati: Down's syndrome is one of the common genetic disorder that we see. It is prevalent worldwide and is seen in all races and all economic levels...

To know more about the conversation, listen to the podcast.

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(Published 18 March 2021, 07:47 IST)