Breastfeeding Practices and Overweight/Obesity Among Children Under 5  Years of Age: A Multistage Random Sampling Survey in Central and Western China

Conclusions for PracticeThe present study showed that overweight and obesity among children under 5  years old in central and western China remained an important childhood health concern. The rates of most indicators of breastfeeding practices were low, which needed more public attention. Moreover, we found that a shorter duration of breastfeeding was associated with an increased risk of overweig ht/obesity among children in central and western China.
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - Category: Health Management Source Type: research