Inequality in infant morbidity: causes and consequences in England in the 1990s

摘要

Conclusion-Deprivation was associated with heightened morbidity form common conditions such as wheeze and diarrhoea for this geographical cohort of infants in England in the 1990s. Results supported Evidence suggesting that breast feeding is Protective against such conditions and is Particularly associated with reduced se- Verity and duration. Implications for fu- Ture research and policy are discussed. Study objective-To examine the effect of Deprivation, crowding, maternal smoking, And breast feeding on morbidity from Wheeze and diarrhoea in the first six Months after birth.