Lack of breastfeeding, low birth weight and smoking during pregnancy can predict behavioral difficulties for child

Lack of breastfeeding, low birth weight and smoking during pregnancy can predict behavioral difficulties for child

A study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, used artificial intelligence to analyze data from nearly 6,000 children in a longitudinal study of UK households. The aim was to use pregnancy and newborn risk factors to predict emotional and behavioral difficulties in children at the age of five.

AI Links Early Life Risks to Behavioral Challenges at Age Five

A new study reveals that emotional and behavioral difficulties in five-year-old children can be predicted using prenatal and early-life risk factors, including maternal smoking, low birth weight, and lack of breastfeeding. Researchers used AI to analyze data from nearly 6,000 UK children, uncovering gender-specific vulnerabilities—boys were more impacted by smoking during pregnancy, while girls were more affected by early fussiness.