Breastfeeding <24 months vs Breastfeeding for ≥24 months
After excluding Peres et al. (2017), breastfeeding for less than 24 months was associated with fewer caries (RR 0.49, 95% CI 0.39 to 0.62; I²=6%).
- 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 Peres et al. (2017)RR 0.49 [0.39, 0.62]3 studiesGRADE not reported
- Association of Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2024 All outcomesPreschool children in high- and middle-income countries; caries assessed in clinical or field/community settings · Cohort studiesRR 0.59 [0.33, 1.05]4 studies · 2271 participantsGRADE not reported