ReviewFrontiers in pediatrics2026
Association between breastfeeding and lower risk of behavioral problems in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Objective: To systematically evaluate the association between breastfeeding and the risk of behavioral problems in children, and to provide evidence-based support for early prevention strategies. Methods: PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, SinoMed, CNKI, WanFang Data, and VIP were systematically searched from database inception to November 2025 for observational studies examining the association between breastfeeding and behavioral problems in children. Two reviewers independently screened the literature, extracted data, and assessed study quality. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata MP 18.0, and pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Results: Ten studies involving 69,621 children were included, comprising four cohort studies and six cross-sectional studies. Breastfeeding was significantly associated with a lower risk of overall behavioral problems (OR = 0.66, 95% CI: 0.51-0.86, Conclusions: The findings suggest a potential association between breastfeeding and a lower risk of behavioral problems in children. However, the available evidence is limited, and residual confounding and publication bias cannot be excluded. Further high-quality prospective studies are needed to clarify the nature, magnitude, and potential causal mechanisms underlying these associations. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD420251233415.
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