Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6148188 | Annals of Epidemiology | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Study findings indicate that breastfeeding explains 17% and 9% of the observed gaps in reading and math scores, respectively, between African Americans and Caucasians, an effect larger than most recent educational policy interventions. Renewed efforts around policies and clinical practices that promote and remove barriers for African American mothers to breastfeed should be implemented.
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Authors
Kristen E. MSW, Jin PhD, Michael G. PhD, Christopher PhD,