7 facts about the health of babies who were born in the summer

Did you know that children born in summer are more optimistic and happy? And this is a fact confirmed by research. How else does the season of birth affect a child's life?

1. More lefties are born in summer
In the summer season, 40% of left-handers are born. This is neither good nor bad for health, but an interesting fact.

2. Weak spots of summer children - eyes and respiratory organs
They are more at risk of developing asthma and other respiratory diseases than other children, or catching an eye infection. Among summer children, there are more myopic ones.

3. Higher risk of developing diabetes
Summer children are more likely to suffer from type 1 diabetes than their peers, according to Swedish scientists. The reason is not yet clear.

4. Lower risk of cancer
Cancer often affects people randomly. But research shows that among cancer patients, the fewest are those born in summer.

5. Later puberty

Scientists have come to the conclusion that in summer girls, puberty occurs a little later than in their peers. But for women's health, this is actually even good.

6. More "owls" are born in summer
This is probably due to long days and short nights, but most babies born in summer grow up as "owls".

7. Mothers of older children have a higher risk of postpartum depression
It is difficult to say what this is connected with, but the statistics speak of such results. Women who give birth in summer are more likely to experience postpartum depression and other emotional disorders.

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