Protecting Infants through Human Milk pp 391-393 | Cite as
Arterial Compliance in 10-Year-Old Children in Relation to Breastfeeding
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Abstract
Reduced growth in early life increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in later life, but studies of the consequences of early diet, especially breastfeeding and. formula feeding, on CVD or CVD risk factors have been conflicting (Owen et al. 2002, 2003; Leesonetal. 2001).
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Pulse Wave Velocity Arterial Compliance Formula Feeding Breastfed Infant Current Physical Activity
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