2025, Vol. 8, Issue 1, Part B

author(s)
Shakira Banu, Reeta Purohit, Rimpi Anand, Shajila Moideen, Angel Sivakumar, Aliya Varghese, Pakhi and Jilmy Anu Jose

abstract
Introduction: Breast feeding is known as first immunization since it provides protection to children from communicable and noncommunicable diseases. Human breast milk is naturally balanced nutritious foods for infants. It is an ideal food for a child’s growth and development. It reduces the occurrences of childhood diseases like asthma, cancer, obesity, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases.