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Exclusive breastfeeding: protective efficacy.

R R Kasla1, S B Bavdekar, S Y Joshi

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Dr. R.N. Cooper Hospital, Juhu, Bombay.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Exclusive breastfeeding significantly reduces infant illness, with exclusively breastfed babies being three times less likely to fall sick. Prematurely introducing supplements dilutes these protective benefits.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Infant feeding practices significantly impact child health outcomes.
  • Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended by global health organizations for its numerous benefits.
  • Understanding the long-term effects of feeding patterns on infant morbidity is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between infant feeding practices and morbidity in a cohort of 537 infants.
  • To assess the decline in exclusive breastfeeding rates over the first six months of life.
  • To quantify the impact of exclusive breastfeeding versus artificial feeding on infant illness and hospitalization rates.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study design was employed, following 537 infants.
  • Feeding practices were systematically assessed through monthly follow-up visits.
  • Morbidity data, including illness incidence and hospitalization rates, were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Exclusive breastfeeding rates declined from 100% initially to 59.8% at 3 months and 35.3% at 6 months.
  • Exclusively breastfed infants were three times less likely to experience illness compared to artificially fed infants.
  • Exclusive breastfeeding was associated with a substantially lower hospitalization rate (0.52/100 child-months vs. 4.5/100 child-months), indicating reduced serious illness.

Conclusions:

  • Exclusive breastfeeding provides significant protection against infant morbidity and serious illnesses.
  • The protective effects of breast milk are diluted by the premature introduction of supplementary foods.
  • Promoting and supporting exclusive breastfeeding practices is vital for improving infant health and reducing healthcare burdens.

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