Breastfeeding duration and exclusivity associated with infants’ health and growth: data from a prospective cohort study in Bavaria, Germany

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Authors

B. Rebhan · Health and Safety Authority

Martina Kohlhuber

U Schwegler

Hermann Fromme

Michael Abou‐Dakn · St. Joseph-Krankenhaus

Berthold Koletzko · Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Abstract

Differences in child growth depending on breastfeeding duration should be investigated further. Concerning health outcomes our findings support the recommendation for > or =6 months of exclusive breastfeeding.

Topics & Keywords

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Infant Nutrition and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Acta Paediatrica

Volume 98, Issue 6, pp. 974-980

DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2009.01281.x

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