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Infant Feeding in Relation to the Risk of Advanced Islet Autoimmunity and Type 1 Diabetes in Children With Increased Genetic Susceptibility: A Cohort Study.
American journal of epidemiology - 1 Jan 2018
Hakola Leena, Takkinen Hanna-Mari, Niinistö Sari, Ahonen Suvi, Nevalainen Jaakko, Veijola Riitta, Ilonen Jorma, Toppari Jorma, Knip Mikael, Virtanen Suvi M
Abstract excerpt
Breastfeeding, age at introduction of foods, and food diversity in infancy were studied for associations with advanced islet autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes. During 1996--2004, a total of 5,915 newborns with human leukocyte antigen-conferred susceptibility to type 1 diabetes were enrolled in the prospective Finnish Type 1 Diabetes Prediction and Prevention Nutrition Study. Children were assessed at intervals of...
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