Global trends in exclusive breastfeeding

Cai, Xiaodong; Wardlaw, Tessa; Brown, David W.

doi:10.1186/1746-4358-7-12

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“…13 The goals of the present study were to investigate the effects of predominant and exclusive breastfeeding on malocclusion. We hypothesized that exclusive breastfeeding presents higher protective effects against malocclusions than predominant breastfeeding and that the use of a pacifier modifies the association between breastfeeding and primary dentition malocclusions.…”

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Exclusive Breastfeeding and Risk of Dental Malocclusion

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OBJECTIVES: The distinct effect of exclusive and predominant breastfeeding on primary dentition malocclusions is still unclear. We hypothesized that exclusive breastfeeding presents a higher protective effect against malocclusions than predominant breastfeeding and that the use of a pacifier modifies the association between breastfeeding and primary dentition malocclusions.METHODS: An oral health study nested in a birth cohort study was conducted at age 5 years (N = 1303). The type of breastfeeding was recorded at birth and at 3, 12, and 24 months of age. Open bite (OB), crossbite, overjet (OJ), and moderate/severe malocclusion (MSM) were assessed. Poisson regression analyses were conducted by controlling for sociodemographic and anthropometric characteristics, sucking habits along the life course, dental caries, and dental treatment.RESULTS: Predominant breastfeeding was associated with a lower prevalence of OB, OJ, and MSM, but pacifier use modified these associations. The same findings were noted between exclusive breastfeeding and OJ and between exclusive breastfeeding and crossbite. A lower prevalence of OB was found among children exposed to exclusive breastfeeding from 3 to 5.9 months (33%) and up to 6 months (44%) of age. Those who were exclusively breastfed from 3 to 5.9 months and up to 6 months of age exhibited 41% and 72% lower prevalence of MSM, respectively, than those who were never breastfed.CONCLUSIONS: A common risk approach, promoting exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months of age to prevent childhood diseases and disorders, should be an effective population strategy to prevent malocclusion. WHAT'S KNOWN ON THIS SUBJECT:Breastfeeding provides a protective effect against some malocclusions, and there is a strong inverse correlation between the duration of breastfeeding and the duration of pacifier use. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS:The protective effects of predominant and exclusive breastfeeding against malocclusion are distinct: exclusive breastfeeding reduces the risk of malocclusions regardless of pacifier use, whereas the effect of predominant breastfeeding depends on the duration of the pacifier use. Dr K. Peres coordinated the oral health data collection, conceptualized the study, and drafted the initial manuscript; Dr Cascaes conducted all statistical analyses and reviewed and revised the manuscript; Dr M. Peres trained field workers and supervised data collection and critically reviewed the manuscript; Dr Demarco, together with Dr K. Peres, coordinated the oral health data collection, trained field workers and supervised data collection, and critically reviewed the manuscript; Dr Santos coordinated all stages of the birth cohort study and critically reviewed the manuscript; Dr Matijasevich critically reviewed the manuscript; and Dr Barros, together with Dr Santos, coordinated all stages of the birth cohort study and critically reviewed the manuscript. All authors approved the final version of the manuscript and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work. It is well known that b...

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Exclusive Breastfeeding and Risk of Dental Malocclusion

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“…In developing countries, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in infants six months old increased from 35% in 1995 to 39% in 2010 3 . Although Brazil has shown a gradual increase in breastfeeding, suggesting a response to government measures to promote breastfeeding 4 , exclusive breastfeeding is still limited to only 41% of children in the first six months of life 5 , short of the goal set by the World Health Organization 6 .…”

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“…Despite recognition of the importance of breastfeeding 1,2 , recent decades have witnessed only modest improvements in the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding 3 . In developing countries, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in infants six months old increased from 35% in 1995 to 39% in 2010 3 .…”

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Intimate partner violence and early interruption of exclusive breastfeeding in the first three months of life

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The aim of this study was to investigate the role of intimate partner violence in the early interruption of exclusive breastfeeding in the first three months of life. We used data from a prospective cohort of 564 children attending four primary health clinics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Interruption of exclusive breastfeeding was defined as a child receiving any kind of liquid or solid, regardless of breast milk intake, measured by a 24 hour recall. The Portuguese version of the Conflict Tactics Scales (CTS-1) was used to assess intimate partner violence. Associations were expressed as prevalence ratios and relative risks and their respective 95% confidence intervals. Children of mothers who experienced severe violence had 30% greater likelihood of early interruption of exclusive breastfeeding in the second month of life as compared to those who did not experience this type of violence. Strategies in health services for promoting exclusive breastfeeding should consider identifying and addressing family violence.

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“…However, fewer than 40% of infants less than six months of age are exclusively breastfed worldwide [3]. In developing countries 39%, in Africa 35% [4] and in Ethiopia 52% of infants less than six months received exclusive breast feeding [5].…”

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Fathers’ Involvement in Breast Feeding Practices and Associated Factors among Households having Children Less than Six Months in Southern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study

Abera¹,

Abdulahi²,

Wakayo³

2017

Pediatr Ther

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Background: Fathers have an important but often neglected role in the promotion of healthy breastfeeding practices. Evidences show that mothers who have a supportive and encouraging partner are more likely to plan to breastfeed and to breastfeed for a longer duration. Despite this benefit, breastfeeding promotion efforts have largely targeted mothers, and to a lesser extent, grandmothers, but fathers have often been often overlooked.

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Global trends in exclusive breastfeeding

Cited by 284 publications

References 13 publications

Exclusive Breastfeeding and Risk of Dental Malocclusion

Exclusive Breastfeeding and Risk of Dental Malocclusion

Intimate partner violence and early interruption of exclusive breastfeeding in the first three months of life

Fathers’ Involvement in Breast Feeding Practices and Associated Factors among Households having Children Less than Six Months in Southern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study

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