To Laius, King of Thebes, an oracle foretold that the child born to him by his queen Jocasta would slay his father and wed his mother. One of the lesser breed should feel honoured that a member of the holy race that was born to inherit life eternal should deign even to notice him.
Down syndrome survival. The life expectancy of people with Down syndrome increased dramatically between 1960 and 2007. In 1960, on average, persons with Down syndrome lived to be about 10 years old. In 2007, on average, persons with Down syndrome lived to be about 47 years old. [Read summary] Many factors can affect how long a person with Down syndrome lives. Sometimes infants with Down syndrome are born weighing less than 1,500 grams, or about 3.3 pounds.
Down Syndrome Effects: An Introduction. Though their average life expectancy has risen to the mid-50s, people with Down syndrome are still at risk for Down syndrome effects in nearly every system in the body. Some common Down syndrome effects may be present at birth; others may not become evident until adulthood. In individual cases, the effects of Down syndrome also vary widely. Some people with Down syndrome may experience many of its effects; others only a few. Common Down syndrome effects can include: