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The effects of duration of any breastfeeding on body mass index in Australian children: Exploration of health, economic and equity impacts.

Joseph P CarrelloVictoria BrownAnagha KilledarAlison Hayes
Published in: Pediatric obesity (2024)
Efforts to support increased breastfeeding duration could result in reduced prevalence of overweight and obesity and save healthcare costs, however, additional action would be required to improve equity.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • body mass index
  • preterm infants
  • public health
  • global health
  • young adults
  • risk factors
  • health information
  • mental health
  • weight gain
  • physical activity
  • risk assessment
  • health promotion
  • health insurance