Study confirms link between mothers' depression, young children's injuries
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 14:56
in Health & Medicine
Infants and toddlers whose mothers are severely depressed are almost three times more likely to suffer accidental injuries than other children in the same age group, according to a new study. The study`s findings, published today in the Advanced Access edition of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, suggest that proper treatment for depression would improve not only the mothers` health, but the health of young children as well.
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