December 2015. Volume 11. Number 4

Breastfeeding, is it a protective factor against childhood leukemia?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Amitay EL, Keinan-Boker L. Breastfeeding and childhood leukemia incidence. A meta-analysis and systematic review. JAMA Pediatr. 2015;169:e151025.

Reviewers: Díaz Cirujano AI1, Aparicio Rodrigo M2.
1CS Rosa Luxemburgo. Madrid. España.
2Centro de Salud Entreví­as. Área 1. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: Ana Isabel Díaz Cirujano. Email: anaisabel.diazc@gmail.com
Reception date: 13/10/2015
Acceptance date: 16/10/2015
Publication date: 21/10/2015

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: promoting breast feeding for 6 months or more may help lower childhood leukemia incidence, in addition to its other health benefits for the children and mothers.

Reviewers' commentary: the available evidence at this time supports a probable protective effect of breastfeeding against leukemia on children. The health authorities and health professionals should take into account these results and take more effective measures to promote breastfeeding.

How to cite this article

Díaz Cirujano AI, Aparicio Rodrigo M. Lactancia materna, ¿un factor protector contra la leucemia infantil? Evid Pediatr. 2015;11:62.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Amitay EL, Keinan-Boker L. Breastfeeding and childhood leukemia incidence. A meta-analysis and systematic review. JAMA Pediatr. 2015;169:e151025.

Reviewers: Díaz Cirujano AI1, Aparicio Rodrigo M2.
1CS Rosa Luxemburgo. Madrid. España.
2Centro de Salud Entreví­as. Área 1. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: Ana Isabel Díaz Cirujano. Email: anaisabel.diazc@gmail.com
Reception date: 13/10/2015
Acceptance date: 16/10/2015
Publication date: 21/10/2015

How to cite this article

Díaz Cirujano AI, Aparicio Rodrigo M. Lactancia materna, ¿un factor protector contra la leucemia infantil? Evid Pediatr. 2015;11:62.

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