How rare are Patau’s or Edwards’ syndromes?
In the 12 months April 2008 to April 2009 there were 172 diagnoses of Patau’s and 495 diagnoses of Edwards’ syndrome,....
91% of Patau’s and 92% of Edwards syndrome diagnoses were made prenatally, and 65% of Patau’s and 68% of Edwards’ pregnancies were terminated. It is estimated that there were 18 live births with Patau’s syndrome and 37 live births with Edwards’ syndrome.
Click here for 2008/09 Medical data from England and Wales about Patau's and Edwards syndromes
This data has been reproduced with the kind permission of Professor Joan Morris from the National Down Syndrome Cytogenetic Register Annual Reports 2008/09.
The full 2009 report is on the websitewww.wolfson.qmul.ac.uk Data are provisional
