History of Breastfeeding and Stroke Prevalence Among Parous Females: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2012.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Given the known relationships between breastfeeding and hypertension, and between hypertension and stroke, we examined the association between breastfeeding a child and stroke later in life. We hypothesized a history of breastfeeding is associated with lower prevalence of stroke. Methods: Our study population included parous females 20 years and older. Potential confounders included family income-to-poverty ratio, education, smoking status, parity, and age at first live birth. Potential effect measure modifiers included race/ethnicity and age at survey. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to estimate crude and adjusted prevalence odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the association between breastfeeding and stroke

SUBMITTER: Richardson GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9527046 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature