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Breastfeeding for 12-24 months vs Not breastfed at the same age: Early childhood caries (ECC) - incidence/risk
- Population
- Children younger than 71 months (under 6 years)
- Intervention
- Breastfeeding for 12-24 months
- Comparison
- Not breastfed at the same age
- Outcome
- Early childhood caries (ECC) - incidence/risk
Breastfeeding for 12-24 months may not increase ECC risk (low certainty).
What each review found
Current versions only| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Breastfeeding for 12-24 months vs Not breastfed at the same age Risk of early childhood caries · Children up to 71 months · 12-24 months Breastfeeding for 12-24 months may not increase ECC risk (low certainty). Risk of Early Childhood Dental Caries Associated With Prolonged Breastfeeding: A Systematic Review and… (2025) All outcomes | RR 1.21 [0.82, 1.78] | 5 studies | Low |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risk of Early Childhood Dental Caries Associated With Prolonged Breastfeeding: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2025 All outcomes | Up to May 17, 2024 | 41 | Not applicable |
How reviews are matched to this question
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