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The costs of the health and social security system supporting children (aged 3–7 years) with Down syndrome living at home during 1 year in two Danish counties were calculated. The service and financial support is supposed to meet the needs of the handicapped children in order to give early stimulation and to provide the families with facilities. The average cost of supporting one child (and its family) during 1 year is calculated to be 132 882 Danish Crowns, equal to £ 9280 or US $ 13 436. This is aminimum figure. In spite of the decentralized system, the difference between the two counties in terms of their support was very small.
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Goldstein, H., Philip, J. & Dupont, A. One year of health and social services for children 3–7 years old with Down syndrome. Soc Psychiatry 21, 134–138 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00582683
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