Health Care Costs Associated to Type of Feeding in the First Year of Life
Background: Breastfeeding is associated with lower risk of infectious diseases, leading to fewer hospital admissions and pediatrician consultations. It is cost saving for the health care system, however, it is not usually estimated from actual cohorts but via simulation studies. Methods: A cohort of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/13/4719 |