A couple brings their child to his physician for a checkup. The child has Down syndrome, and the couple is concerned about other diseases that could afflict the child. The physician explains that young children with Down syndrome are at higher risk for developing:

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Young children with Down syndrome have a higher risk of developing leukemia, particularly acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The risk is estimated to be up to 20 times higher than that of the general population. They are not at increased risk for the other types of cancer listed.

A Couple Brings Their Child to His Physician for a Checkup