A Comparative Analysis between Normal, Down Syndrome Children and Adolescents

Down's syndrome affects a baby's normal physical development and causes mild to moderate learning difficulties. It is a life-long condition that develops while the baby is still in the uterus. It is characterized by a variable degree of intellectual disability (ID), some effects on health and development, as well as peculiar physical features. This study was carried out in Rivers State, Nigeria and a total of 101 subjects within the age of 5 to 18 years were selected and measured. Anthropometric parameters were measured; Height, Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) and craniofacial circumference (CFC). Data was analyzed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS IBM version 23.0). Values were expressed as Mean±SD in descriptive statistics and independent sample t-test. Confidence interval was set at 95% and therefore p

Key Words: Down syndrome, Mid Upper Arm Circumference, Craniofacial Circumference, Children, Adolescents