The known benefits of exclusive breastfeeding in the prevention of communicable diseases do not have the expected positive impact.

Authors

  • Martha Izbeth Cerón Sandoval Estudiante de la Maestría en Salud Pública [ICSa-UAEH] Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud-Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo
  • Horacio Gabriel Dorantes Peña Departamento de Medicina y Maestría en Salud Pública en [ICSa-UAEH] Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud-Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo
  • Eli Mireya Sandoval Gallegos Departamento de Nutrición en [ICSa-UAEH] Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud-Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo
  • Jesús Carlos Ruvalcaba Ledezma Departamento de Medicina y Maestría en Salud Pública en [ICSa-UAEH] Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud-Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19230/jonnpr.1442

Keywords:

exclusive breastfeeding, protection factor, respiratory infections, diarrhea, morbidity, mortality

Abstract

The role of breast milk is to feed and provide the essential nutrients that the infant needs in order to grow and deveop since birthdate to the first months of life. Thus, exclusive Breastfeeding (LME) is considered the only essential food for the newborn during the first six months of life.

Objective. To determine the state of the art regarding breastfeeding (LME) and its importance to avoid infectious diseases in the infant.

Material and methods. A systematic and critical analysis was conducted by gathering information from online journals, such as from CROSSREF and PUBMED.

Results. Exclusive breastfeeding represents a protective factor against respiratory infectious diseases and diarrhea. It is an inducer of immunological maturation of the postnatal stage, it activates cellular and humoral immunity and stimulates the development of enzymatic activity and the infant's bone system. 

Conclusions. LME represents a protective factor by decreasing the likelihood of impact on infant morbidity and mortality and on the maternal health. However, the knowledge that has been generated in this regard has not had the expected positive impact on the general population. It is necessary to propose it as an area of opportunity in order for health centers to implement strategies to convince the population about the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding.

 

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Author Biographies

Martha Izbeth Cerón Sandoval, Estudiante de la Maestría en Salud Pública [ICSa-UAEH] Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud-Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

Licenciada en Nutrición, Estudiante de la Maestría en Salud Pública de la UAEH

Eli Mireya Sandoval Gallegos, Departamento de Nutrición en [ICSa-UAEH] Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud-Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo

Licdnciada en Nutrición y Maestría en Ciencias Biomédicas de la UAEH

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2017-04-12

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Vol. 2 No. 6: (June 2017) JONNPR.2017;2(6):219-267

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