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

• Main Authors: Irasema C. Paster (Author), Pi-i D. Lin (Author), Sheryl L. Rifas-Shiman (Author), Wei Perng (Author), Jorge E. Chavarro (Author), Emily Oken (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...