The identification of parental age as a potential risk factor in autism raises the issue that lifetime exposure to environmental toxins might damage the sperm and the ovum
Research findings suggest that the risk of autism in relation to age of the parent at the time of the child's birth is increased by:
A) 30% if the father is older than 40 years
B) 30% if the mother is older than 35 years
C) 40% if the father is older than 35 years
D) 40% if the mother is older than 40 years
Ans: B
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Researchers found that the risk of autism increased by 30% if the mother was older than 35 years and 40% if the father was older than 40 years at the time of the child's birth.
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