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 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.