Association of breast feeding with early childhood dental caries: Japanese population-based study

Tsuguhiko Kato, Takashi Yorifuji, Michiyo Yamakawa, Sachiko Inoue, Keiko Saito, Hiroyuki Doi, Ichiro Kawachi

BMJ Open · 2015 · 65 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

We found an association between breast feeding for at least 6 or 7 months and elevated risk of dental caries at age 30 months. However, the association became attenuated as children grew older.

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