Immune Defence Factors In Human Milk

Scientific evidence is accumulating to prove the nutritional, anti-infective, anti-fertility, psychosomal and economic advantages of breast-feeding. A number of studies have shown that breast milk protects against diarrheal, respiratory and other infections. Its value in protecting against allergy h...

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Main Authors: Kumar Sanjeev, Nath L M, Reddiah V P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 1985-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Community Medicine
Online Access:http://www.ijcm.org.in/article.asp?issn=0970-0218;year=1985;volume=10;issue=3;spage=159;epage=168;aulast=Kumar;type=0
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Summary:Scientific evidence is accumulating to prove the nutritional, anti-infective, anti-fertility, psychosomal and economic advantages of breast-feeding. A number of studies have shown that breast milk protects against diarrheal, respiratory and other infections. Its value in protecting against allergy has also been established. This article reviews the studies on various immune defence factors present in the human milk. The available scientific knowledge makes a very strong case in favour of promoting breast-feeding.
ISSN:0970-0218
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