World Down Syndrome Day 2024

Published on March 21, 2024

Today is World Down Syndrome day 2024

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.

The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

Find out more about World Down Syndrome Day here.

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