Spring babies have a
slightly higher incidence of anorexia nervosa.
Related Stories
Babies born in spring
are slightly more likely to develop anorexia nervosa, while those born in the
autumn have a lower risk, say researchers.
A report published in the
British Journal of Psychiatry suggests temperature, sunlight,
infection or the mother's diet could be responsible.
Other academics said the effect was small and the disorder had many
causes.
The researchers analysed data from four previous studies including 1,293
people with anorexia.
The researchers found an "excess of anorexia nervosa births"
between March and June - for every seven anorexia cases expected, there were in
fact eight.
There were also fewer than expected cases in September and October.
READ MORE:
No comments:
Post a Comment