Association of Breast Feeding and Birth Weight with Anthropometric Measures and Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents: the CASPIAN-IV Study

Conclusion BW was associated with higher prevalence in general obesity and lower prevalence of underweight. Duration of BF had no significant association with anthropometric measures and BP. Future longitudinal studies are necessary to determine the clinical implications of these findings.
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research