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Why C-section kids are likely to have brain issues

A pregnant mother [Photo: Courtesy]

Children born to women aged over 35 years or delivered through Caesarean section face a high risk of being mentally retarded or suffering learning disabilities, a study has found.

The research carried out in Kenya also found a higher proportion of retarded children from single mothers compared to those with two parents.

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