hrp0089p1-p026 | Bone, Growth Plate & Mineral Metabolism P1 | ESPE2018

Duration of Breastfeeding and Bone Mineral Density in Childhood – A Prospective Study Among Preschool Children

Tint Mya Thway , Pang Wei Wei , Vasanwala Rashida Farhad , Padmapriya Natarajan , Ng Sharon , Soh Shu E , Chong Mary Fong-Fong , Shek Lynette Pei Chi , Gluckman Peter D , Chong Yap-Seng , Godfrey Keith M , Fortier Marielle V , Eriksson Johan G , Lee Yung Seng , Zhang Cuilin , Yap Fabian

Background: Bone growth and mineralization during childhood are now recognized as important for bone health in adulthood, leading to renewed interest in identifying modifiable factors that impact bone mineral density (BMD) in childhood. Emerging data suggest that duration of breastfeeding may affect BMD in later childhood and adult life. However, such data are sparse and inconsistent.Objectives: This study examined the relationship betwe...