Oral Function and Eating Habit Problems in People with Down Syndrome.

Background: Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder in which there is an increased risk of developing clinical comorbidities that require regular attention: health problems, alterations in maxillomandibular development, chewing and swallowing problems, as well as dietary habits that may influence diet and nutritional status. This study will analyze the frequency of occurrence of these factors with increasing age in this population.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 18 participants aged 30-45 years.