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Impact of Breastfeeding Compared to Formula Feeding on Infant Infection and Hospitalization Rates
2026
2026
Abstract
Infant feeding practices play a critical role in early childhood health outcomes. Globally, infections particularly respiratory and gastrointestinal infections remain among the leading causes of infant illness and hospitalization during the first year of life (Wang et al., 2025; Fro? & Orczyk-Pawi?owicz, 2024). Feeding method, particularly breastfeeding compared to formula feeding, has been widely studied as a factor influencing an infant’s immune protection and vulnerability to infection (Fro? & Orczyk-Pawi?owicz, 2024; Ma?kowska et al., 2025; Farrang et al., 2024). Breast milk contains antibodies, immune cells, and bioactive compounds that help strengthen the infant immune system and protect against pathogens (Fro? & Orczyk-Pawi?owicz, 2024). In contrast, formula feeding lacks many of these immunological components, which may increase the risk of infections and hospitalizations in early infancy (Wang et al., 2025; Ma?kowska et al., 2025; Fro? & Orczyk-Pawi?owicz, 2024). This project aims to examine how breastfeeding, compared to formula feeding, affects the incidence of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections, as well as hospitalization rates, during the first six months of life.
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- Title
- Impact of Breastfeeding Compared to Formula Feeding on Infant Infection and Hospitalization Rates
- Resource Type
- Presentation
- Event
- 2026
- Contributors
- Prasanthi Sumudrika Ilankoon Mudiyanselage (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries by the author to digitize and/or display this information for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99381741092606600
- Academic Unit
- Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; BSN Virtual Student Scholarly Poster Showcase
- Language
- English