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Long term effects of breastfeeding on the infant and mother
There is increasing evidence that breastfeeding has long term beneficial effects on the infant. The most important are improved cognitive development, reduced incidence of immune related diseases (e.g. Type-1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease), and childhood cancers. A reduced risk of breast cancer in the mother is another important benefit.
Schack-Nielsen L, Larnkjaer A, Michaelsen KF.
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