The effects of breastfeeding on cognitive and neurological development of children at 9 years

Feb 24

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Breastfeeding was not associated with any crude IQ advantage or difference in neurological soft signs in children at 9 years. The greater IQ score associated with breastfeeding is accounted for by confounding, with maternal and socio-economic characteristics particularly important.

from Child: Care, Health and Development

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Posted on February 24, 2010, in Research and tagged , , . Bookmark the permalink. 1 Comment.

  1. Anna | February 26, 2010 at 8:40 am

    A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition testifies that breastfed infants scaled 5.2 IQ points higher than formula fed infants, was a comprehensive study involving over 7000 children. Infants deprived of breast milk are likely to have lower IQ levels, lower educational achievement, and poorer social adjustment than breast-fed infants.
    http://www.iqtestexperts.com/iq-breastfeed.php

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