Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8812918 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2017 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Modes of infant feeding are associated with asthma development. Direct breastfeeding is most protective compared with formula feeding; indirect breast milk confers intermediate protection. Policies that facilitate and promote direct breastfeeding could have impact on the primary prevention of asthma.
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Authors
Annika MD, Lorena MSc, Allan B. MD, Padmaja MD, Piushkumar J. MD, Stuart E. MBBS, DPhil, Diana L. PhD, Malcolm R. MD,