The Impact of Breastfeeding Length on Cognitive Abilities in Children - Takeaways - MDSpire

The Impact of Breastfeeding Length on Cognitive Abilities in Children

  • By

  • Xiaoqian Tang

  • Yuqing Qiu

  • Zhouyi Qin

  • Xin Yang

  • Junkai Luo

  • Jiaqi Hong

  • Yingying Guo

  • Nan Zhang

  • Shiying Lyu

  • Rujing Hu

  • Xiaoming Peng

  • Wei He

  • April 23, 2026

  • 0 min

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    Breastfeeding is recommended for at least 2 years, yet global rates remain below targets despite its nutritional and developmental benefits.

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    The relationship between breastfeeding duration and cognitive performance is inconsistent, often confounded by socioeconomic status.

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    This study utilized data from the China Family Panel Studies to assess the impact of breastfeeding duration on cognitive performance in adolescents.

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    Cognitive performance was evaluated using standardized tests, with breastfeeding duration categorized as 6 months or less versus longer.

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    The study aimed to clarify the independent association of breastfeeding duration with cognitive outcomes after adjusting for socioeconomic factors.

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The Impact of Breastfeeding Length on Cognitive Abilities in Children

  • by Xiaoqian Tang, Yuqing Qiu, Zhouyi Qin, Xin Yang, Junkai Luo, Jiaqi Hong, Yingying Guo, Nan Zhang, Shiying Lyu, Rujing Hu, Xiaoming Peng, Wei He

  • April 23, 2026

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