It is a congenital disorder that occurs when there are three copies of a #chromosome instead of t…

It is a congenital disorder that occurs when there are three copies of a #chromosome instead of the typical two. #DownSyndrome is one of the most well-known manifestations of #trisomy, where #chromosome21 is copied. #Trisomy16, with chromosome 16 getting copied thrice, is the most commonly occurring trisomy during #pregnancy.

In modern times, as we learn to celebrate peoples of all kinds, it is wonderful to see adults with trisomy live full lives. They are accepted in the workforce too.

March is chosen as the Trisomy Awareness Month because it is the third month of the year, which correlates to the three copies of chromosomes that characterize the disorder.

The objective behind observing such a month is not only to raise awareness about the condition among the public, but also to recognize and celebrate the lives of those #children living with trisomy, their parents, and #caregivers. Some forms of trisomy such as 18 and 13 can greatly affect the #lifespan of a newborn, and their chances of surviving beyond the first year are low.

This month is also used to spread awareness about the existence of #preventive or #diagnostic tools for aspiring parents to get a better sense of the risks associated with their pregnancy.

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