Each year in the US, about 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome, which is about 1 in every 700 babies born. According to the CDC, older mothers are more likely to have a baby affected by Down syndrome than younger mothers. The prevalence of Down syndrome increases as the mother's age increases.?
In order to estimate the prevalence of Down syndrome, the number of pregnancies affected by Down syndrome is compared to the total number of live births.
People born with Down Syndrome often face harassment and bullying from others. To prove a point that this behaviour will not be tolerated, the President of the Republic of North Macedonia escorted an 11-year-old girl with down syndrome to class after hearing that she was bullied in school. Now, the leader is being hailed for taking this step to encourage others to do the same.?
President Stevo Pendarovski heard that 11-year-old Embla Ademi, who lives in Gostivar, was facing discrimination at her school. He met her to lend support, and ended up accompanying her to her primary school 'Edinstvo'.?
President Pendarovski also spoke to the girl's family to understand the challenges she faces on a daily basis, including bullying. He encouraged them "in their fight for the protection of the right of children".
¡°Embla¡¯s case reminds us of the prejudices we live with and the need for greater protection and care for children with disabilities,¡± Macedonian President wrote while sharing a video of their meeting on Instagram.
¡°It is our obligation, as a state, but also as individuals, and the key element in this common mission is empathy. It will help children like Embla, but it will also help us learn from them how to sincerely rejoice, share and be in solidarity,¡± Pendarovski was quoted.?
¡°Prejudices in that context are the main obstacle to building an equal and just society for all,¡± he told the local press.?
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