Breastfeeding practices and head circumference in young children: a systematic review.

Isabel Giacomini Lucas Damasio Faggiani Paola Soledad Mosquera Marly Augusto Cardoso

Published in: Revista de saude publica (2023)

Our findings suggest that BF, especially exclusive BF, may play a protective role against abnormal HC values in young children. However, more robust evidence with standardized BF indicators and WHO growth standards (2007) are required.

Keyphrases

body mass index
primary care
healthcare
preterm infants