Breastfeeding Is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Preschool Children

Derek Soled, Sarah A. Keim, Eli Rapoport, Lisa Rosen, Andrew Adesman

Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics · 2020 · 21 citations · 35 references

Abstract

In a nationally representative sample of preschool children, breastfeeding was associated with a lower prevalence of ADHD. These findings provide evidence in support of the neurodevelopmental benefits of breastfeeding.

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