Quantifying the benefits of breastfeeding: a summary of the evidence

http://www.paho.org/English/HPP/HPN/Benefits_of_BF.htm

It summarizes the published literature on six topics related to the benefits of breastfeeding: infant morbidity and mortality, child development, chronic diseases, maternal health effects, and economic benefits. Document in pdf format; requires Acrobat Reader

Author(s): León-Cava, N, Lutter, C, Ross, J, Martin, L Originator(s): Pan American Health Organization - PAHO
Resource added in: 16/09/2002
Available languages: English
Breast Feeding, Infant Mortality, Child Development, Child Health, Chronic Disease, Maternal Welfare
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