Prevalence of breast feeding and its relation to cardiovascular risk factors in the pediatric population of Fuenlabrada

The infant nutrition is surveyed on 1893 children of both sexes, aged from 0 to 18 years, in Fuenlabrada, Madrid. The percent of children with breast feeding has strongly decreased (47%) during the period 1965-1983, so its endurance has shortened (15%). The kind of feeding is related to the age mother and her smoking habit. The statistical correlation between the newborn intake and the cardiovascular risk factors is studied; no significant differences are found, excepting a temporary increase of the total cholesterol during the first quarter of life.