Which of the following increases the risk of giving birth to an infant with Down Syndrome?

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The older age of the mother (35 years or older) increases the risk of giving birth to an infant with Down Syndrome. This is because the chance of chromosomal abnormalities increases as a woman ages, particularly with her eggs. Poor diet, teenaged pregnancy, and Western European background have not been shown to increase the risk of Down Syndrome.

Which of the Following Increases the Risk of Giving Birth