Ceylon Med J. 2009 Dec;54(4):124-7.
Selected determinants and sequelae of exclusive breastfeeding up to six months among infants attending chosen well baby clinics in the Colombo District.
Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo, Sri Lanka. amanthisl@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVES: To ascertain determinants and impact of the duration of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for four to six months on growth and incidence of respiratory tract and diarrhoeal infections DESIGN AND SETTING: A descriptive cross-sectional study of infants aged 4-6 months, visiting selected well baby clinics in Colombo. MEASUREMENTS: An interviewer administered questionnaire to determine duration and determinants of EBF and incidence of infections was used. Growth faltering was ascertained by perusing the growth chart. RESULTS: The EBF rate for 4 months and beyond was 52.1% with only 3.6% being exclusively breastfed for 5 months and none for 6 months. 61% attending hospital clinics had EBF for 4 or more months as compared to 42% at community clinics. Higher level of maternal education, EBF of earlier child for longer duration, greater number of antenatal clinic visits, hearing the optimal duration of EBF via media, being well instructed on expressed breast milk and Caesarean section delivery were positively associated with EBF of 4 months and beyond. Being underweight for age (<>
PMID: 20052854 [PubMed - in process]
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J Fam Health Care. 2009;19(5):164-8.
Upper respiratory tract infection in infants from a nutritional perspective.
Department of Primary and Intermediate Care, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College, London.
Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) are very common throughout infancy and childhood, with many children getting multiple infections throughout their lives. Most of these are caused by viruses, and so there is no specific treatment beyond that required to control the symptoms, and few infants and children will benefit from the administration of antibiotics. This paper summarises the evidence about the identification and treatment of these infections and discusses the effects of nutrition.
PMID: 19911732 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2009 May-Jun;37(3):135-42. Epub 2009 Jul 23.
Risk factors and prevalence of asthma in schoolchildren in Castellon (Spain): a cross-sectional study.
Arnedo-Pena A, Puig-Barberà J, Bellido-Blasco JB, Pac-Sa MR, Campos-Cruañes JB, Artero-Sivera A, Museros-Recatalá L.
Sección de Epidemiología, Centro Salud Pública, Castellón, Spain. arnedo_alb@gva.es
BACKGROUND: Research on potential risk factors of asthma can enhance our understanding of geographic differences and inform decisions on preventive strategies. METHODS: In 2002, a cross-sectional population-based study was carried out in the area of Castellon (Spain), following the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) Phase III methodology. Asthma symptoms and related risk factor questionnaires were completed by parents of 6-7 year-old schoolchildren. Logistic regression was used in the analysis. RESULTS: Participation rate was 88 % (4492 of 4872 schoolchildren). Prevalence of wheeze in the past year, asthma ever, and physician-diagnosed asthma were 8 %, 7 % and 6 %, respectively. Risk factors independently associated with all three asthma case definitions were history of bronchitis or pneumonia, allergic rhinitis, family members with atopic disease, and residing in an industrialised area. Risk factors for asthma ever and physician-diagnosed asthma were male sex, atopic eczema and presence of a dog at home; exclusive breast-feeding and the presence of another animal (not a dog or cat) were protective factors. Maternal age was inversely related to physician-diagnosed asthma. Residence in an area of heavy truck traffic and the father smoking at home were associated with asthma ever. Risk factors for wheeze in the past year were low social class, history of sinusitis and the father smoking at home. CONCLUSIONS: Environmental factors are related to the presence of asthma. Preventive measures should be directed to improving air pollution, promoting breast-feeding and reducing smoking in the home.
PMID: 19769846 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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