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Table 3 Age-adjusted association of infant formula use with autistic disorder for children aged 2–4 years.

From: Breastfeeding, infant formula supplementation, and Autistic Disorder: the results of a parent survey

Variable

Odds Ratio

(95% Confidence Interval)

p value

Formula without DHA/ARA

4.41

(1.24 – 15.7)

0.022

Formula with DHA/ARA

1.02

(0.33 – 3.18)

0.977

Exclusive breastfeeding (no formula use)

reference

  

Limited to cases with reported regression in development

Formula without DHA/ARA

12.96

(1.27 – 132)

0.031

Formula with DHA/ARA

2.76

(0.28 – 27.4)

0.387

Exclusive breastfeeding (no formula use)

reference

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