caused by an extra chromosome in baby's cells, usually a result of genetic change of sperm or egg
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symptoms and complications?
some degree of learning disability or delayed development, heart conditions, hearing and vision problems
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what is colour blindness? causes?
Colour sensitive cells in the eye are missing or not working.
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symptoms ? complications?
difficulty at school when using colours, limited job choices, confusing medication if not clearly labelled.
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what is cancer? causes?
Cells in a specific part of body grow and reproduce uncontrollably which can then attack surrounding organs and tissues
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symptoms?
lump in breasts, coughing and chest pain, changes in bowl habits, abnormal bleeding.
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what is High cholesterol ? causes?
the body has too much fatty acid called cholesterol in blood, it may run in families but mostly caused by eating fatty food, smoking, drinking alcohol and being overweight.
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symptoms?
chest pain , stroke , heart attack
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what is diabetes? causes?
when body cannot break down glucose into energy. Type 1- pancreas no longer produces insulin so it has to be injected. Type 2 - not enough insulin is produced
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symptoms?
feeling thirsty, feeling very tired, peeing more often, weight loss, blurred vision
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(Biological) what is foetal alcohol syndrome? cause?
- this happens when a woman drinks through pregnancy ,the alcohol passes through the placenta to the baby who cant process it. This can damage the brain and other parts of the body
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symptoms?
smaller head than average, poor growth, learning difficulties, behavioural problems,
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what are maternal infections?
Infections that can cause problems during pregnancy and can be passed on to the fetus. Such as chicken pox, HIV, herpes, hepatitis c
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congenital defects?
Baby is born with a condition,which can be inherited or caused by environment. These include cerebral palsy, down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, heart conditions
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what is cystic fibrosis?
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inherited condition, causes sticky mucus to build up in lungs causing lung infections + problems digesting food.
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