An economic evaluation on sub-optimal breastfeeding in Hong Kong: Infant health outcomes and costs.

Lai Ling HuiEmily LiaoKarene Hoi Ting YeungCarlos King-Ho WongTharani LoganathanEdmund Anthony S Nelson

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2024)

Our findings can guide policymakers in allocating budget and resources for breastfeeding promotion in Hong Kong. The prevention of unnecessary NNJ admissions would maximise the economic benefits of exclusive breastfeeding at 4 months.

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preterm infants