Publications by authors named "Sophie E Silverberg"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Sophie E Silverberg"
- Sophie E Silverberg's research primarily focuses on the mortality patterns among individuals with Down syndrome, particularly examining deaths in childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood.
- Her study analyzes a dataset linking hospital discharge and death records in Tennessee, investigating the factors contributing to early deaths among 2046 individuals with Down syndrome, of which 85 died.
- The findings reveal that while life expectancy has improved for those with Down syndrome, there remain significant gaps in research and understanding regarding premature mortality in these age groups, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.
