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Nocturnal breastfeeding vs No nocturnal breastfeeding: Early childhood caries (ECC)
- Population
- Preschool children (<6 years)
- Intervention
- Nocturnal breastfeeding
- Comparison
- No nocturnal breastfeeding
- Outcome
- Early childhood caries (ECC)
After excluding one study, nocturnal breastfeeding was associated with higher ECC risk (RR 3.05, 95% CI 2.40 to 3.87; I²=33%).
What each review found
Include earlier review versionsNo studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 2 · 100%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%
| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Nocturnal breastfeeding vs No nocturnal breastfeeding Dental caries (ECC) · Preschool children under 6 years of age · First dental examination before age 6 years, Clinical, field, or unclear dental examination settings, Cohort studies; sensitivity analysis excluding study 39 After excluding one study, nocturnal breastfeeding was associated with higher ECC risk (RR 3.05, 95% CI 2.40 to 3.87; I²=33%). Association of Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (2024) All outcomes | RR 3.05 [2.40, 3.87] | 2 studies | GRADE not reported |
Nocturnal breastfeeding vs No nocturnal breastfeeding Dental caries (early childhood caries) · Preschool children (<6 years) · Preschool children in high- and middle-income countries; caries assessed in clinical or field/community settings, Cohort studies Nocturnal breastfeeding was associated with a significantly increased risk of early childhood caries (RR 2.35, 95% CI 1.42-3.89; substantial heterogeneity; ungraded). Association of Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (2024) All outcomes | RR 2.35 [1.42, 3.89] | 3 studies · 1590 participants | GRADE not reported |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2024 All outcomes | 13 May 2023 (databases searched from inception) | 61 | Not applicable |
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