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Month: September 2011

CDC: Low rates of breastfeeding add $2.2 billion a year to medical costs.

Low rates of breastfeeding add $2.2 billion a year to medical costs. Babies who are fed formula and stop breastfeeding early have higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and respiratory and ear infections, and tend to require more doctor visits, hospitalizations and prescriptions. Despite the acknowledged benefits of breastfeeding — including protecting against childhood obesity — …

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