Modes of Infant Feeding and the Risk of Childhood Asthma

Modes of Infant Feeding and the Risk of Childhood Asthma: A Prospective Birth Cohort Study. Klopp et al, Journal of Pediatrics 2017

“Modes of infant feeding are associated with asthma development.

Direct breastfeeding is most protective compared with formula feeding; indirect breast milk confers intermediate protection.

Policies that facilitate and promote direct breastfeeding could have impact on the primary prevention of asthma.”

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Carol Bartle

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