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Determining Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Breastfeeding In The United States, Summer Coker
Determining Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Breastfeeding In The United States, Summer Coker
The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Undergraduate Honors Theses
The benefits of breastfeeding have been thoroughly studied and researched, with the majority of healthcare providers, health organizations and policies, and professionals in health all recommending the practice. Breastfeeding has protective factors for the newborn against infection and mortality. Other benefits for breastfed children include reduced risk of obesity, asthma, and ear infections; enhanced chance of having a higher income; and a stronger immune system that can follow them throughout adulthood (World Health Organization [WHO] 2020). For mothers who breastfeed, there is a reduced risk of developing ovarian and breast cancer, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes (Centers for …