Breast feeding is related to C reactive protein concentration in adult women

Bibliographic Data

ID11173149
AuthorsMichael Williams (0000-0001-5161-3219, University of Otago, corresponding author), M J A Williams, S M Williams (University of Otago, corresponding author), R Poulton (University of Otago)
Year2006
Volume60
Issue2
Pages146-148
Publication date2006-02-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Epidemiology and Community Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0143-005X • E-ISSN: 1470-2738
PublisherBMJ (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1136/jech.2005.039222
PMID16415265
PMCIDPMC2566145
OpenAlexW2098290435
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited7

Objective: To assess the influence of infant breast feeding on C reactive protein (CRP), a marker of low grade inflammation associated with cardiovascular mortality independent of serum cholesterol concentrations. Design: Serum CRP, total cholesterol, anthropometric, and blood pressure measurements were performed along with assessment of infant breast feeding duration, birth weight, smoking status, adult socioeconomic status, number of health problems, and hormonal contraceptive use. Setting: A New Zealand predominantly European descent community birth cohort. Participants: 822 men and women aged 26 years. Main results: There was a significant linear relation (p Conclusions: The findings of lower CRP with an increased duration of breast feeding in women suggest early postnatal nutrition may influence long term cardiovascular risk

Context (archaeology) · Economic growth · Grey literature · Health care · Inclusion (mineral) · MEDLINE · Birth, Development, and Health · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Infant Nutrition and Health · Medicine · Nursing