Two of the first Africans to be brought to North America in 1619 were simply called Anthony and Isabella they were married and in 1624 gave birth to the first Black child born in English America naming him William Tucker in honor of a Virginia Planter.
Life Expectancy and Survival Rates. 5-year survival rate for Lupus: It is estimated that 97 percent of individuals with SLE live at least five years (Source: excerpt from Connective Tissue Diseases: NWHIC).
Down Syndrome Prognosis. The life expectancy for people with Down Syndrome has increased substantially. In 1929, the average life span of a person with Down Syndrome was nine years. Today, it is common for a person with Down Syndrome to live to age 50 and beyond. In addition to living longer, people with Down Syndrome are now living fuller, richer lives than ever before as family members and contributors to their community.