Hospital Formula Supplementation Postbreastfeeding Initiation, Neighborhood Economy, and Race

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Alison Mildon · University of Toronto

Gillian D. Alton · Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

Jo-Anna B. Baxter · University of Toronto

Bronwyn Underhill · Regent Park Community Health Centre

Daniel Sellen · University of Toronto

DL O’Connor · University of Toronto

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In this population-level analysis, nonmedically indicated formula supplementation prevalence was high and increased over time, with elevated risk associated with socioeconomic marginalization and maternal racialization. Increased hospital adherence to breastfeeding support guidelines is needed to improve health equity.

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Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Infant Nutrition and Health Enterobacteriaceae and Cronobacter Research

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Published in: JAMA Pediatrics

Volume 180, Issue 3, pp. 263-263

DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.5379

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Hospital Formula Supplementation Postbreastfeeding Initiation, Neighborhood Economy, and Race

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