Which maternal characteristic is most strongly associated with giving birth to a baby with Down syndrome?
A) elevated lead in the mother's breast milk
B) consumption of alcohol during pregnancy
C) higher maternal age
D) maternal exposure to mercury by the baby immediately after birth

Question

Which maternal characteristic is most strongly associated with giving birth to a baby with Down syndrome?
A) ​elevated lead in the mother's breast milk
B) ​consumption of alcohol during pregnancy
C) ​higher maternal age
D) ​maternal exposure to mercury by the baby immediately after birth

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Higher maternal age is the most strongly associated maternal characteristic with giving birth to a baby with Down syndrome. The likelihood of having a baby with Down syndrome increases as the mother's age increases.

Which Maternal Characteristic Is Most Strongly Associated with Giving Birth