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Breastfeeding duration and child development

JAMA Network Open

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: Exclusive or longer duration of breastfeeding was associated with reduced odds of developmental delays and language or social neurodevelopmental conditions in this cohort study. These findings may guide parents, caregivers, and public health initiatives in promoting early child development.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Inbal Goldshtein, PhD, email inbal@kinstitute.org.il.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.1540)

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