Estimated prevalence rates ranged from 22 percent for one to 14.8 percent for four or more
Findings show up to 70 percent increased risk for offspring at ages 1, 2, and 3 years
Age-corrected standard scores for children's attention and inhibitory control lower for those exposed to cannabis
Authors say findings can inform targeted early prevention and intervention strategies for at-risk youth
Association exists in a sex- and childhood stressor-specific manner
Direct causal effect of childhood BMI on schizophrenia seen in Mendelian randomization analyses, independent of adulthood BMI
Cognitive deficits unlikely to result in psychopathology, authors say
More anger, frustration at 4.5 years tied to greater tablet use at 5.5 years
Type, content, co-use, and purpose of use should be considered beyond screen time
Findings highlight importance of addressing neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions in this population