Table 5 Application of standardized rules for choice of final outcome to estimate effect of breastfeeding on the reduction of pneumonia mortality
| Outcome Measures | Application of Standard Rules | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 months* | ||
| Pneumonia Mortality |
n=2; 50 events
The risk of pneumonia mortality is 1.66 (0.53-5.23) for predominant BF; 2.50 (1.03-6.04) for partial BF; 14.97 (0.67-332.74) for not BF compared to EBF | Rule 2: Apply effect estimates |
| 6-23 months | ||
| Pneumonia Mortality |
n=2; 28 events
The risk of pneumonia mortality is 1.92 (0.79-4.68) for not BF compared to any BF | RULE 0: Insufficient Evidence |