Over the years, the life expectancy for individuals with Down syndrome (DS) has increased significantly. This fact involves a higher risk for developing numerous medical conditions associated with the aging of adults with DS. A high level of awareness is required by the professional, due to the lack of clinical expressiveness and their higher pain threshold, often makes the diagnosis difficult. Health care professionals must be aware of the specific recommendations for the appropriate care of the adult population with DS. The aim of this article is to describe the most frequent comorbidities in adults with DS adults, to summarise the specific preventive recommendations after comparing the main guidelines published, and to evaluate them according to their specific needs.
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