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Among young Finnish men, prematurity, low birth weight, and restricted fetal growth were associated with poorer cognitive test performance at ages 18 to 20 years.
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Early-life factors associated with impaired cognition include maternal illness, poor nutrition, infections, toxins, smoking, fetal conditions, and delivery-related complications.
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Poor neurocognitive performance in childhood has been associated with higher risks of adult somatic and mental disease, cardiovascular disease, and unfavorable social circumstances.
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The Finnish study used national registers and standardized testing but included only men, and military service and testing covered 55.0% of eligible birth cohorts.
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The article identifies improved maternal health, safe delivery, breastfeeding, adequate nutrition, and equal access to schooling as public health objectives.
