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Breastfeeding and Development of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms Across Childhood.
Biological psychiatry - 1 Oct 2026
Solberg Berit Skretting, Brantsæter Anne Lise, Kvalvik Liv Grimstvedt, Hartman Catharina A, Xie Tian, Klungsøyr Kari, Li Lin, Larsson Henrik, Gjestad Rolf, Haavik Jan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Studies suggest that breastfeeding may be associated with a reduced risk of childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, determining causality is challenging because potential confounders, including genetic predisposition, may influence this relationship. We prospectively examined the relationship between full (exclusive or predominant) breastfeeding duration and ADHD symptoms...
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- Humans
- Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
- Female
- Breast Feeding
- Male
- Child, Preschool
