Fifty-five-year-old Hansen wants to have a child with his new bride.You express your concerns and explain to your friend that biological fathers who are 45 years or older have increased rates of offspring born with __________.

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Older paternal age is associated with an increased risk of multifactorial disorders in offspring due to mutations in sperm that accumulate over time. These disorders can include autism, schizophrenia, and other conditions that result from the complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors.

Fifty-Five-Year-Old Hansen Wants to Have a Child with His New