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Association between breastfeeding duration and cognitive development, autistic traits and ADHD symptoms: a multicenter study in Spain.
Pediatric research - 1 Mar 2017
Boucher Olivier, Julvez Jordi, Guxens Mònica, Arranz Enrique, Ibarluzea Jesús, Sánchez de Miguel Manuel, Fernández-Somoano Ana, Tardon Adonina, Rebagliato Marisa, Garcia-Esteban Raquel, O'Connor Giselle, Ballester Ferran, Sunyer Jordi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Several studies have related longer breastfeeding duration to better intellectual performance in children. By contrast, few studies have investigated the potential protective effects of breastfeeding against behavioral problems such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, and even fewer on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) traits. METHODS: We examined the association between...
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