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Canadians with Down syndrome live until 60 on average, study finds

Canadians with Down syndrome live until 60 on average, study finds

In Canada, "the average lifespan of someone with Down syndrome is about 60 years old," said Dr. Brian Skotko, senior author of the study.

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