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The perils of putting off fatherhood: why it poses risks to children’s physical and mental health

13 mins | Nov 19, 2023
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Should you wait to become a father? As more men choose to have children later in life, Alison Motluk explains how the drop in fertility that comes with age can increase the likelihood of offspring having conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and leukaemia. Read by Emma Powell.

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