Abstract

Overview

This study represents the most extensive investigation to date into the potential links between maternal cell phone use during pregnancy and the development of behavioral problems in children. It uniquely combines data from cohorts that collected information prospectively with those having retrospective data.

Findings

• 🔍 Utilized data from 83,884 mother-child pairs across five countries.
• 📱 Varying levels of cell phone use during pregnancy were correlated with child behavioral issues.
• ⚠️ High prenatal cell phone usage is linked to an increased risk of hyperactivity and inattention problems in children.
• 🔬 Evidence suggests a trend toward greater behavioral problems with increasing maternal cell phone use.

Conclusion

The findings indicate a potential association between prenatal cell phone use and an increased risk of behavioral problems, particularly related to hyperactivity and inattention in children. However, further research is needed to explore this association, considering possible confounding factors that might affect both prenatal cell phone use and child behavioral outcomes.