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The Prevalence and Trends of the Early Introduction of Cow Milk to Newborns at Tertiary Care Center: A Risk of Atopy

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  • Ali F. Atwah

    (Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine in Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia)

  • Emad A. Koshak

    (Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Jeddah, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia)

  • Bakr H. Alhussaini

    (Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine in Jeddah, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia)

  • Saad A. Alsaedi

    (Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine in Jeddah, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

Although all health organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), few neonates meet these recommended goals. The early intake of cow milk formulas (CMFs) has been linked to several childhood illnesses, including atopic diseases. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of early exposure to CMFs in the nursery of a tertiary care hospital in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A retrospective review was conducted on the medical records of feeding practices of neonates born in King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH) at Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Two months from each year (May and December) were selected over the last five years. Approval from the ethical research committee at KAUH was obtained. Eight hundred and ninety-four different neonate files were reviewed. Four hundred and eighty-seven (54.5%) were males. Out of the total of 894, 838 (93.7%) newborns experienced an early introduction to CMFs, 797 (89.1%) received mixed CMF and breast milk, 41 (4.6%) received CMF only, and 56 (6.3%) received exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). Surprisingly, EBF has declined over time, from 39% in May 2016 to 1% in December 2020. The prevalence of early exposure to CMF was very high in newborns at KAUH nursery, and this prevalence was trending upwards. Extensive teaching programs on EBF and allergy prevention for mothers and related health care providers are highly recommended

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  • Ali F. Atwah & Emad A. Koshak & Bakr H. Alhussaini & Saad A. Alsaedi, 2021. "The Prevalence and Trends of the Early Introduction of Cow Milk to Newborns at Tertiary Care Center: A Risk of Atopy," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(13), pages 1-8, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:13:p:6686-:d:579267
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    1. Li, R. & Ogden, C. & Ballew, C. & Gillespie, C. & Grummer-Strawn, L., 2002. "Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among US infants: The third national health and nutrition examination survey (phase II, 1991-1994)," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 92(7), pages 1107-1110.
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