Total sample N (136)

N (%)

In general, how do you evaluate the current state of health of the person with DS?

Very bad

5 (3.7)

Bad

16 (11.8)

Neither bad nor good

42 (30.9)

Good

64 (47.1)

Very good

9 (6.6)

In general, how do you evaluate the current state quality of life of the person with DS?

Bad

4 (2.9)

Neither bad nor good

31 (22.8)

Good

79 (58.1)

Very good

22 (16.2)

Who is the person in charge of the person with DS healthcare assistance?

Primary health care: general medical examinations

12 (8.8)

Secondary health care: medical examination with a specialist

29 (21.3)

Free healthcare products like incontinence diapers, crutches, catheter, etc.

1 (0.7)

Rehabilitation service

33 (24.3)

Nursing home admission

15 (11.0)

Psychological and psychiatric assistance through mental health departments (please specify): ……………

15 (11.0)

Comorbidities*

Dry skin

54 (39.7)

Cataract (H26)

41 (30.1)

Hypothyroidism (E03)

36 (26.5)

Blindness and low vision (H54)

35 (25.7)

Refraction disorder

27 (19.9)

Periodontitis

26 (19.1)

Flat foot (M 21.4)

25 (18.4)

Bunion

24 (17.6)

Keratosis

24 (17.6)

Gingivitis

18 (13.2)