Breast feeding and allergic diseases in infants--a prospective birth cohort study

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Abstract

Exclusive breast feeding seems to have a preventive effect on the early development of allergic disease-that is, asthma, atopic dermatitis, and suspected allergic rhinitis, up to 2 years of age. This protective effect was also evident for multiple allergic disease.

Topics & Keywords

Asthma and respiratory diseases Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Disease in Childhood

Volume 87, Issue 6, pp. 478-481

DOI: 10.1136/adc.87.6.478

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