The child health is closely related to the father's age '
Researchers in an Indian University,in the US,and in Sweden's Karolinska Institute have urged a new study that shows a strong correlation between delayed fatherhood and children ,who are in school-age have disorders and mental problems . According to the study , many differences have been found between children of a 45-year old dad ,and the ones of a 24-year old father :- autism was more than three times as likely
- a 13-fold increased risk of ADHD
- double the risk of a psychotic disorder
- lower scores at school
- 2.5 times more likely to have suicidal behaviour or problems with drugs
- 25 times more likely to have bipolar disorder
One of researchers ,Dr Brian D'Onofrio, has said ,"The implications of the study is that postponing childbearing is also associated with increased risk for psychiatric and academic problems in the offspring". Interestingly,the study tells people to take this topic in their consideration to be aware of the pros and cons of delaying childbearing . My massage to fathers ,who delay childbearing is if you want to have healthy and normal children ,you shouldn't defer childbearing.
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