Breastfeeding Duration Is Associated With Domain-Specific Improvements in Cognitive Performance in 9-10-Year-Old Children

• Main Authors: Daniel A. Lopez (Author), John J. Foxe (Author), Yunjiao Mao (Author), Wesley K. Thompson (Author), Hayley J. Martin (Author), Edward G. Freedman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Significant immunological, physical and neurological benefits of breastfeeding in infancy are well-established, but to what extent these gains persist into later childhood remain uncertain. This study examines the association between breastfeeding duration and subsequent domain-specific cognitive pe...