Health claim
“Older fathers have a higher chance of fathering children with certain rare genetic disorders such as achondroplasia.”
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Evidence Summary
Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.
Advanced paternal age is linked to increased de novo mutations, raising the risk of rare disorders such as achondroplasia in offspring.
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Male Age and Fertility: The Risks No One Talks AboutLora Shahine, MD
The video explores how a man's age may influence his fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and child health, highlighting current scientific understanding and gaps in knowledge.
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