Which Maternal Characteristic Is Most Strongly Associated with Giving Birth

question 100

Multiple Choice

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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