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

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ID11173149
AutoresMichael Williams (0000-0001-5161-3219, University of Otago, autor de correspondencia), M J A Williams, S M Williams (University of Otago, autor de correspondencia), R Poulton (University of Otago)
Año2006
Volumen60
Número2
Páginas146-148
Fecha de publicación2006-02-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Epidemiology and Community Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0143-005X • E-ISSN: 1470-2738
EditorialBMJ (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1136/jech.2005.039222
PMID16415265
PMCIDPMC2566145
OpenAlexW2098290435
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4
Referencias citadas7

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