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Corsello A, Agostoni C. The debate continues on the best age to stop breastfeeding. Acta Paediatr 2024; 113:25-27. [PMID: 37850795 DOI: 10.1111/apa.17009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
Abstract
The ongoing debate on the optimal duration of breastfeeding in high-income countries is challenging. The decision to continue breastfeeding beyond the introduction of solids according to WHO indications involves multifaceted considerations, such as nutritional needs, psychological factors and cultural influences, given the growing number of immigrants. The impact on maternal health, sleep routines and family dynamics should be carefully weighed too. CONCLUSION: Next studies should investigate associations of different modalities and periods of breastfeeding with physical and neurodevelopmental outcomes, including psychological aspects. A personalised and gradual approach is suggested, guided by informed decisions and a supportive network.
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Affiliation(s)
- Antonio Corsello
- University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Pediatric Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Pediatric Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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Payet D, Adjibade M, Baudry J, Ghozal M, Camier A, Nicklaus S, Adel-Patient K, Divaret-Chauveau A, Gauvreau-Béziat J, Vin K, Lioret S, Charles MA, Kesse-Guyot E, de Lauzon-Guillain B. Organic Food Consumption During the Complementary Feeding Period and Respiratory or Allergic Diseases Up to Age 5.5 Years in the ELFE Cohort. Front Nutr 2021; 8:791430. [PMID: 34977129 PMCID: PMC8716938 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.791430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Objectives: To assess (1) whether a history of allergy is associated with feeding with organic foods (OFs) during the complementary feeding period and (2) whether OF consumption in infancy is related to the incidence of respiratory and allergic diseases up to age 5.5 years. Study Design: Analyses involved more than 8,000 children from the nationwide Étude Longitudinale Française depuis l'Enfance (ELFE) birth cohort. Associations between family or infant history of allergy and frequency of OF consumption during the complementary feeding period were assessed with multinomial logistic regression. Associations between OF consumption in infancy and respiratory or allergic diseases between age 1 and 5.5 years were assessed with logistic regression. Results: A family history of allergy or cow's milk protein allergy at age 2 months was strongly and positively related to feeding with OF during the complementary feeding period. Feeding with OF during the complementary feeding period was not related to respiratory diseases or eczema up to age 5.5 years. Compared to infrequent consumption of both organic and commercial complementary foods, frequent OF consumption without commercial complementary foods was associated with a higher risk of food allergy, whereas frequent commercial complementary food consumption without OF use was associated with a lower risk of food allergy. Conclusions: This study suggests that a history of allergy strongly affects feeding with OF during the complementary feeding period. However, OF consumption was not associated with reduced odds of food allergy later in childhood but could be associated with increased odds, which should be examined more deeply.
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- David Payet
- Université de Paris, Inserm, INRAE, CRESS, Paris, France
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- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Inserm, INRAE, CNAM, CRESS, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Inserm, INRAE, CRESS, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, Inserm, INRAE, CRESS, Paris, France
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- Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation, AgroSup Dijon, CNRS, INRAE, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France
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- EA3450, Université de Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
- Unité d'allergologie pédiatrique, Hôpital d'Enfants, CHRU de Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES), Risk Assessment Department, Food Observatory Unit, Maisons-Alfort, France
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- French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES), Risk Assessment Department, Food Observatory Unit, Maisons-Alfort, France
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- Université de Paris, Inserm, INRAE, CRESS, Paris, France
- Unité mixte Inserm-Ined-EFS Elfe, Ined, Paris, France
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