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)XZQT-);<-:67:-/768):-6< Babies who breastfeed have higher IQ’s and get paid more as adults. Lancet Glob Health. Published online March 17, 2015 Lancet Glob Health did the first in-depth study of the long-term benefits of breastfeeding. The results were both surprising and impressive! • The highest-achievers were those who were breastfed for between six and 11.9 months. They had a mean IQ of 101.3 points, compared with 96.4 for those who were breastfed for less than one month or not at all. • The six-to-11.9-month group also had a mean 12.1 years of schooling, compared with 10.9 years in the group that was fed by other methods. They also had a monthly income of 1,915 reais ($588), compared with 1,238 ($380) for the non-breastfed group. For questions or concerns regarding breastfeeding or to schedule an appointment with one of our Lactation Consultants, please call 903-315-5597 541-667-3400 • 610 NW 11th • Hermiston • www.gshealth.org • “The likely mechanism underlying the beneficial effects of breast milk on intelligence is the presence of long-chain saturated fatty acids (DHAs) found in breast milk, which are essential for brain development. Our finding that predominant breastfeeding is positively related to IQ in adulthood also suggests that the amount of milk consumed plays a role.”
