Breastfeeding at birth reduced asthma rates in children

A study at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital found that infants exclusively fed breast milk in the hospital were 22% less likely to develop asthma in early childhood, even after accounting for factors like race, insurance, and sex. Of 9,649 children, 31% were exclusively breastfed, and only 5% had asthma. The research highlights the role of hospitals in supporting breastfeeding, which may reduce asthma risk.