No campaigners fear eradication of people with Down’s syndrome

The issue of Down’s syndrome has been front and centre of Ireland’s abortion referendum.
The No campaign claims prenatal screening teamed with legal abortion would lead to the eradication of people with the condition if the Irish constitution is changed.
They point to countries like Iceland, where they suggest the number of foetuses diagnosed with Down’s syndrome aborted is close to 100%.

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