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Objectification of Tongue Diagnosis in Traditional Medicine, Data Analysis, and Study Application

Objectification of Tongue Diagnosis in Traditional Medicine, Data Analysis, and Study Application

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Down subjects and Oriental population share several specific attitudes and characteristics.

Federica Mafrica¹, Vincenzo Fodale

¹Department of Neuroscience, Psychiatric and Anesthesiological Sciences, University of Messina, Policlinico Universitario "G.Martino", Via Consolare Valeria, 98125 Messina, Italy.

Medical Hypotheses

|March 3, 2007

Summary

Down's syndrome, or Trisomy 21, presents unique characteristics and attitudes shared with Asian populations. This study explores these similarities, moving beyond outdated terminology to understand genetic heredity.

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Objectification of Tongue Diagnosis in Traditional Medicine, Data Analysis, and Study Application

Objectification of Tongue Diagnosis in Traditional Medicine, Data Analysis, and Study Application

Published on: April 14, 2023

Area of Science:

Genetics
Anthropology
Medical Science

Background:

Down syndrome, historically termed 'mongolism,' involves intellectual disability and systemic health issues.
The term 'mongolism' is now recognized as racist and has been replaced by Trisomy 21 or Down syndrome.
Previous observations noted shared physical and attitudinal characteristics between individuals with Down syndrome and Asian populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To re-examine the historical and genetic basis of shared traits between Down syndrome and Asian peoples.
To critically analyze the term 'mongolism' and its racist connotations.
To propose a modern understanding of these similarities based on heredity.

Main Methods:

Historical analysis of terminology and its evolution.
Review of genetic and phenotypic characteristics associated with Down syndrome.
Comparative analysis of traits observed in Down syndrome individuals and Asian populations.

Main Results:

The term 'mongolism' originated from perceived similarities in facial features, now understood as a racist misinterpretation.
Individuals with Down syndrome exhibit a distinct set of physical and behavioral traits.
Certain phenotypic and attitudinal characteristics appear to have a higher prevalence in both Down syndrome individuals and people of Asian descent.

Conclusions:

The perceived 'twinning' between Down syndrome and Asian peoples stems from specific, heritable traits, not a shared racial origin.
Modern genetic understanding refutes outdated racial classifications and emphasizes complex heredity.
Further research into the genetic underpinnings of these shared traits is warranted.