March 2012. Volume 8. Number 1

Breastfeeding is associated with a lower incidence of behaviour disorders in childhood

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Heikkilä K, Sacker A, Kelly Y, Renfrew MJ, Quigley MA. Breast feeding andchild behaviour in the Millennium Cohort Study. Arch Dis Child. 2011;96:635-42.
Reviewers: Perdikidis Olivieri L1, Martín Muñoz P2.
1EAP Juncal. Torrejón de Ardoz. Madrid. España.
2Director de Unidad Clínica en Atención Primaria, CS La Plata. Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocí­o. Sevilla. España.
Correspondence: Leo Perdikidis Olivieri. Email: lperdikidis@gmail.com
Reception date: 15/11/2011
Acceptance date: 19/12/2011
Publication date: 21/12/2011

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: this study evaluates by means of a cohort study design, the impact of breastfeeding in the behaviour of children (evaluated with a validated scale) in the following years. The authors conclude that breastfeeding is associated with a lower incidence of behaviour disorders.

Reviewers' commentary: the results of this study, which evaluates a complex outcome (the possible association and long-term impact of breastfeeding on child behavior), are yet another reason to support initiatives that promote breastfeeding. In addition, breastfeeding has many positive effects on the present and future health of children. The results of this study provide another reason to insist on its promotion.

How to cite this article

Perdikidi Olivieri L, Martín Muñoz P. La lactancia materna se asocia con un menor número de trastornos de la conducta en la infancia. Evid Pediatr. 2012;8:5.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Heikkilä K, Sacker A, Kelly Y, Renfrew MJ, Quigley MA. Breast feeding andchild behaviour in the Millennium Cohort Study. Arch Dis Child. 2011;96:635-42.
Reviewers: Perdikidis Olivieri L1, Martín Muñoz P2.
1EAP Juncal. Torrejón de Ardoz. Madrid. España.
2Director de Unidad Clínica en Atención Primaria, CS La Plata. Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocí­o. Sevilla. España.
Correspondence: Leo Perdikidis Olivieri. Email: lperdikidis@gmail.com
Reception date: 15/11/2011
Acceptance date: 19/12/2011
Publication date: 21/12/2011

How to cite this article

Perdikidi Olivieri L, Martín Muñoz P. La lactancia materna se asocia con un menor número de trastornos de la conducta en la infancia. Evid Pediatr. 2012;8:5.

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