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Planned C-Sections Linked to Slight Increase in Childhood Leukemia Risk, Study Finds

A new study suggests how a baby is delivered may subtly influence immune development and long-term health.
Planned C-Sections Linked to Slight Increase in Childhood Leukemia Risk, Study Finds
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Cara Michelle Miller
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A child’s risk of leukemia may be shaped by whether labor occurs before delivery, a new study suggests.

Babies born by planned cesarean section face a modestly increased risk of developing leukemia, according to a Swedish study of more than 2.4 million births.

Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.