Table 2.
Long-term benefits of increased levels of breastfeeding
| Condition | Cases averted | Total cost savings | Total QALY gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIDS | 48.03 | £3,458 | 1,133.39 |
| AOM | 97.38 | £4,480 | - |
| Leukaemia | 2.02 | £231,148 | 3.06 |
| NDI | 259.17 | £16,178,047 | 1,358.38 |
| Diabetes | 74.66 | £121,506 | 11.27 |
| CHD | 46.86 | £75,219 | 0.75 |
Presents the long-term benefits to the population of providing mother’s own milk to preterm infants. Results are based on a population of 51,703 preterm infants. Abbreviations: QALY quality-adjusted life year, SIDS sudden infant death syndrome, AOM acute otitis media, NDI neurodevelopmental impairment, CHD coronary heart disease