Which maternal characteristic is most strongly associated with giving birth to a baby with Down syndrome?
A) low levels of intelligence (i.e., mental retardation)
B) consumption of alcohol
C) advanced maternal age
D) exposure to lead or mercury

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Advanced maternal age is the most strongly associated maternal characteristic with giving birth to a baby with Down syndrome. The risk of having a baby with Down syndrome increases as the mother's age increases, with the highest risk occurring in women over the age of 35.

Which Maternal Characteristic Is Most Strongly Associated with Giving Birth