A case-control study was conducted to assess whether occupational radiation exposure among men was associated with Down syndrome

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in their children. The investigators matched cases and controls on age of the mother at childbirth by 5-year categories. Why was this done?

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Pavlova-9 [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-25T10:17:03+03:00

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The answer is to adjust for potential confounding by maternal age.

Explanation:

It was done to adjust for potential confounding by maternal age.