The Economic Influence of Breastfeeding on the Health Cost of Newborns.

Esmeralda Santacruz-SalasIsaac Aranda-ReneoÁlvaro Hidalgo-VegaJosé M Blanco-RodriguezAntonio Segura-Fragoso

Published in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2018)

Breastfeeding generated savings in healthcare costs; therefore, it could be a cost-efficient option compared with alternatives. Researchers who evaluate the efficiency of strategies that promote breastfeeding can contribute to the sustainability of health services.

Keyphrases

healthcare
preterm infants
low birth weight
public health
pregnant women
mental health
health information
life cycle
cord blood
social media
health promotion