Breastfeeding vs No breastfeeding
Early childhood caries (ECC) · Preschool children (<6 years)
After excluding five studies, breastfeeding was associated with lower ECC risk in cohort studies (RR 0.82, 95% CI 0.71 to 0.95; I²=0%).
1 finding from 1 review
- Association of Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2024 All outcomesFirst dental examination before age 6 years · Clinical, field, or unclear dental examination settings · Cohort studies; sensitivity analysis excluding studies 37, 41, 45, 53, and 56RR 0.82 [0.71, 0.95]5 studiesGRADE not reported