Table 2. Differences in the type and duration of feeding via history of parental allergic diseases.
| Characteristic | History of parental allergic diseases (+) (n=376) | History of parental allergic diseases (−) (n=1,314) | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding type I | 0.021 | ||
| Exclusive breast-feeding | 140 (37.5±3.2) | 396 (28.5±1.5) | |
| Mixed feeding | 201 (52.8±3.2) | 784 (61.1±1.6) | |
| Exclusive formula-feeding | 35 (9.7±1.8) | 134 (10.4 ±1.1) | |
| Feeding type II | 0.006 | ||
| Formula-feeding | 236 (62.5±3.2) | 918 (71.5±1.5) | |
| Exclusive breast-feeding | 140 (37.5±3.2) | 396 (28.5±1.5) | |
| Duration of feeding (month) | <0.001 | ||
| Breast-feeding | 11.06±0.50 | 9.93±0.27 |
*P<0.05.