Which of the following women has the highest probability of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome?
A) Sarah, a 21-year-old Asian woman
B) Jane, a 41-year-old Euro-American woman
C) Ella, a 27-year-old African American woman
D) Destiny, a 38-year-old African American woman

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The risk of having a child with Down syndrome increases as the mother's age increases. Women over the age of 35 have a significantly higher risk than younger women. Jane, being 41 years old, has the highest probability of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome among the given choices.

Which of the Following Women Has the Highest Probability of Giving