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> There is some evidence that breast fed children have some minor immune benefits. I don't think it is fair to characterize the immune benefits are merely mino
by usaar333 8y ago
> There is some evidence that breast fed children have some minor immune benefits.
I don't think it is fair to characterize the immune benefits are merely minor. Eczema rates halve (6.3% to 3.3%) while gastrointestinal tract infections are cut by a third (13.2% to 9.1%).
See https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/193490 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/193490
- dpark 8y agoPretty interesting. That looks like a good study. Thanks