Profile of patients with the Down Syndrome during the period form 1993 to 2003 in the city of Maringá-PR

Abstract

This work had the objective of establishing the profile of patients with the Down Syndrome (SD) in Maringá, in the period from 1993 to 2003. The population was composed of 44 patients, members of the local APAE during that period. The work consisted of the analysis of the records, questionnaires and interviews with the parents and the patients themselves. To draw the profile, genetic, phenotypic and social data was obtained from the patients and their relatives. The results outlined the profile of the holders of this genetic anomaly frequently found in society. The analysis of the different phases of the disease with the manifestation on the holder permited to observe the multiple and complex aspects that characterize this disease. It was also observed the inter-relation on the holders and their relatives, as well as the activities that they carry out in their daily lives.