Medical Xpress·4 min read·hard
Birth order may influence your disease risk later in life, study finds
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Paul Arnold
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A large-scale study of over 10 million individuals suggests that birth order is linked to the risk of developing certain health conditions. First-borns showed higher rates of neurodevelopmental and allergic conditions, while second-borns were more frequently diagnosed with substance abuse and digestive issues.
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