OBJECTIVE
To determine if paternal age elevates the risk of low birthweight (< 2500g, LBW), preterm birth (< 37 weeks gestation), and multiple gestation among mothers whose age does not predict an elevated risk.
DESIGN/METHODS
Population data on birth outcome, maternal age and paternal age was obtained from Alberta Health and Wellness for all births 1990-1996.
RESULTS
Among women aged 25 to...
