Krebet village in Ponorogo, East Java province as down syndrome village in Indonesia.

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In the village of Krebet, East Java, hundreds of residents suffer from Down syndrome, with about 328 people unable to live independently due to the chromosomal abnormality, which limits intellectual ability. Health officials cite malnutrition, inbreeding, genetic factors and environmental factors as possible reasons for the high incidence of the condition.

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Location: Ponorogo, East Java, Indonesia
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