Long‐term consequences of breastfeeding on cholesterol, obesity, systolic blood pressure and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

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Authors

Bernardo Lessa Horta · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Christian Loret de Mola · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

César G. Victora · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Abstract

Breastfeeding decreased the odds of type 2 diabetes and based on high-quality studies, decreased by 13% the odds of overweight/obesity. No associations were found for total cholesterol or blood pressure.

Topics & Keywords

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Birth, Development, and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Acta Paediatrica

Volume 104, Issue S467, pp. 30-37

DOI: 10.1111/apa.13133

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