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[Breast feeding vs. acute diarrhea].

H Issler1, M M Carneiro-Sampaio

  • 1Departamento de Pediatria, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo.

Arquivos De Gastroenterologia
|October 1, 1986
PubMed
Summary

Shortened breastfeeding in low-income groups increases risks of gastroenteritis and diarrhea. Early weaning negatively impacts infant intestinal flora, leading to higher illness and death rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Pediatrics
  • Microbiology

Context:

  • Human breast milk contains crucial defense factors for infant health.
  • Low-income populations often face challenges leading to shortened breastfeeding duration.
  • Gastroenteritis and diarrhea are significant health concerns in infants, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Purpose:

  • To review the defense factors present in human breast milk.
  • To examine the correlation between reduced breastfeeding duration and increased incidence of gastroenteritis and diarrhea in low-income settings.
  • To detail the impact of early weaning on intestinal flora, morbidity, and mortality.

Summary:

  • Human breast milk provides essential immune components that protect infants from infections.
  • A shorter duration of breastfeeding in low-income populations is linked to a higher prevalence of gastroenteritis and diarrhea.
  • Early cessation of breastfeeding leads to detrimental alterations in the infant gut microbiome, increasing the risk of severe illness and mortality.

Impact:

  • Highlights the critical role of breastfeeding in infant immunity and disease prevention.
  • Underscores the health disparities faced by low-income populations regarding infant nutrition and protection.
  • Provides evidence supporting interventions to promote extended breastfeeding for improved child survival and well-being.

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