Responding to evidence: Breastfeed baby if you can - the sixth public health recommendation to reduce the risk of sudden and unexpected death in infancy

Jeanine Young; Karen Watson; L Ellis; Leanne Raven

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Responding to evidence: Breastfeed baby if you can - the sixth public health recommendation to reduce the risk of sudden and unexpected death in infancy

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Responding to evidence: Breastfeed baby if you can - the sixth public health recommendation to reduce the risk of sudden and unexpected death in infancy

Jeanine Young, Karen Watson, L Ellis and Leanne Raven

Breastfeeding Review, Vol.20(1), pp.7-15

2012

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Abstract

Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine

breastfeeding

sudden infant death syndrome

sudden unexpected deaths in infancy

evidence-based practice

public recommendations

Abundant evidence recognises breastfeeding as being associated with significant short and long term health benefits for both infant and mother. Until recently, the role of breastfeeding as an independent factor in reducing risk for sudden unexpected infant death remained unclear. In October 2010, SIDS and Kids Australia held a consensus forum with international researchers and key stakeholders to review current evidence relating to safe infant sleeping recommendations. Following this forum and the publication of key reviews, the SIDS and Kids National Scientific Advisory Group has supported the decision that a critical threshold had been reached within the evidence that is supportive of breastfeeding as a specific risk reduction measure for sudden unexpected death in infancy. A sixth recommendation, Breastfeed baby if you can, will be included in the 2012 SIDS and Kids Safe Sleeping national public health campaign.

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Title: Responding to evidence: Breastfeed baby if you can - the sixth public health recommendation to reduce the risk of sudden and unexpected death in infancy
Authors: Jeanine Young (Author) - Griffith University
Karen Watson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
L Ellis (Author) - SIDS and Kids
Leanne Raven (Author) - SIDS and Kids
Publication details: Breastfeeding Review, Vol.20(1), pp.7-15
Publisher: Australian Breastfeeding Association
Date published: 2012
ISSN: 0729-2759
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448713902621
Output Type: Journal article

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