Modelling the cost-effectiveness of human milk and breastfeeding in preterm infants in the United Kingdom

Health Economics Review

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

ISSN: 2191-1991