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Table 5 Summary of economic benefits achieved as a result of an increase in breastfeeding rates

From: The economic benefits of increasing kangaroo skin-to-skin care and breastfeeding in neonatal units: analysis of a pragmatic intervention in clinical practice

Benefits achieved

Minimum savings (£)

Maximum savings (£)

Reduction in hospitalisation of babies

42,281

562,217

Reduction in number of mothers developing breast cancer

20,215

20,215

Total potential savings

62,496

582,432