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Article: Early Introduction of Non-Formula Cow's Milk to Southern Ontario Infants
- Article from:
- Canadian Journal of Public Health
- Article date:
- May 1, 2006
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ABSTRACT
Background: Early introduction of cow's milk is a risk factor for the development of anaemia and iron deficiency, which is associated with lower childhood developmental scores. The objective of this paper is to describe the incidence of the introduction of cow's milk before the recommended age of nine months and factors associated with early introduction.
Methods: Mothers of healthy term infants were invited to take part in the Infant Feeding Survey in 2002-2003. These mothers, from Southern Ontario, were interviewed by telephone at three and nine months postpartum to determine infant feeding practices.
Results: One in eight (12.7%) mothers completing the second interview indicated ...
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