ith reduction in hip fractures in the post menopausal period, and reduced risk of ovarian cancer and premenopausal breast cancer. (American Academy of Pediatrics, 1035).
Overall, research supports these findings though some probe deeper, exploring additional factors and in some instances questioning the beneficial and nutritional value of breast milk. The following articles will explore these issues and findings.
Studying Health Care Costs of Formula-Feeding in the First Year of Life (Ball and White, 1999)
Ball and White (1999) set out to "determine the excess cost of health care services for three illnesses in formula-fed infants in the first year of life, after adjusting for potential confounders" (Ball and White, 1999, p. 870). They found that formula-fed infants have more illnesses and, as a result, cost the health care system more money (Ball and White, 1999, p. 870). They concluded that breast milk provides optimal nutrition and many components including immunoglobins and growth factors not pres
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