Who has the greatest risk of having a child with Down syndrome?
A) 15-year-old Meredith
B) 22-year-old Katie
C) 36-year-old Lisa
D) 44-year-old Susan

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The risk of having a child with Down syndrome increases as maternal age increases. Women who are 44 years old have a higher risk of having a child with Down syndrome compared to those who are 15, 22, or 36 years old.

Who Has the Greatest Risk of Having a Child with Down