Breastfeeding may protect from developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Aviva Mimouni-Bloch1, Anna Kachevanskaya, Francis Benjamin Mimouni
1Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Unit, Loewenstein Rehabilitation Hospital, Raanana, Israel. aviva100@bezeqint.net
Summary
Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) were less likely to be breastfed at 3 and 6 months. This suggests breastfeeding may offer a protective effect against developing ADHD.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Child Psychology
Background:
- Breastfeeding positively impacts child development.
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder with significant psychosocial consequences.
- The relationship between breastfeeding duration and ADHD risk requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between breastfeeding and the subsequent diagnosis of ADHD in children.
- To compare breastfeeding rates in children with ADHD versus control groups.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective matched study design was employed.
- Children aged 6-12 years diagnosed with ADHD were compared to healthy siblings and unrelated controls.
- Data collected via questionnaires included feeding history and ADHD screening.
Main Results:
- Children diagnosed with ADHD showed significantly lower breastfeeding rates at 3 months (43%) and 6 months (29%) compared to controls (69-73% at 3 months, 50-57% at 6 months).
- Logistic regression identified a significant association between ADHD and reduced breastfeeding at 3 months, maternal age, male gender, and parental divorce.
Conclusions:
- Children with ADHD were less likely to have been breastfed at key early developmental milestones.
- Breastfeeding may confer a protective effect against the development of ADHD.
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