Breastfeeding and asthma in children. a prospective cohort study

Oddy, W.H.

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology 478: 393-394

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 0065-2598
PMID: 11065098
Document Number: 6266
This study provides evidence consistent with others, ofa protective effect of exclusive breastfeeding against a range of end-points reflecting asthma and atopy. Delaying the introduction of other milk until at least four months ofage may reduce the risk ofasthma and atopy later in childhood.

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Breastfeeding and asthma in children. a prospective cohort study