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Table 3 The effect of not breastfeeding on selected outcomes in children 6-23 months of age

From: Breastfeeding and the risk for diarrhea morbidity and mortality

 

6-11 months*

6-23 months*

12-23 months*

Outcome

   

Diarrhea Incidence

1.32 (1.06-1.63)[22, 27]

-

-

Diarrhea Prevalence

2.63 (1.04-6.65)[22, 27, 31]

2.07 (1.49-2.88)[21, 22, 27, 31]

1.39 (1.07-1.80)[21, 31]

Diarrhea Mortality

1.47 (0.67-3.25)[19, 35]

2.18 (1.14-4.16)[15, 19, 35]

2.57 (1.10-6.01)[15, 35]

All-Cause Mortality

5.66 (1.86-17.20)[19]

3.69 (1.49-9.17)[19, 21]

2.23 (0.65-7.59)[21]

Diarrhea Hospitalization

6.05 (2.44-14.97)[29]

-

-

  1. *Effect reported as RR (95% CI)[Ref]; Any breastfeeding is reference category