Association of total lifetime breastfeeding duration with midlife handgrip strength: findings from Project Viva

Abstract Background Lactation has long term effects on maternal health, but the relationship between lactation and long-term handgrip strength, a marker of musculoskeletal function and healthy aging, has not been explored. Objective Examine the relationship between total lifetime breastfeeding durat...

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Published in:BMC Women's Health
Main Authors: Irasema C. Paster, Pi-i D. Lin, Sheryl L. Rifas-Shiman, Wei Perng, Jorge E. Chavarro, Emily Oken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Subjects:
Breastfeeding
Hand grip strength
Lactation
Muscle mass
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01880-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01880-1

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