The costs of suboptimal breastfeeding in Ontario, Canada, and potential healthcare resource impacts from improving rates: a pediatric health system costing analysis

Suboptimal breastfeeding rates impose a burden on the health of families and Ontario's healthcare system. Supporting breastfeeding through evidence-based interventions could reduce this burden through lowering pediatric healthcare demands.

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International Breastfeeding Journal
Published
2025-02-22
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-025-00702-y
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5
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Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
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The costs of suboptimal breastfeeding in Ontario, Canada, and potential healthcare resource impacts from improving rates: a pediatric health system costing analysis

Nnachebe Michael Onah, Kathleen Slofstra, Sandra Hoy
5 citations
International Breastfeeding Journal
Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
6.77
article

The costs of suboptimal breastfeeding in Ontario, Canada, and potential healthcare resource impacts from improving rates: a pediatric health system costing analysis

Nnachebe Michael Onah, Kathleen Slofstra, Sandra Hoy
article en
5 citations

Abstract

Suboptimal breastfeeding rates impose a burden on the health of families and Ontario's healthcare system. Supporting breastfeeding through evidence-based interventions could reduce this burden through lowering pediatric healthcare demands.

International Breastfeeding JournalVol. 20(1)
Regional Municipality of Waterloo (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
6.77
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