Knowledge attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among breastfeeding mothers in Trongsa district, Bhutan
Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated around 1.4 million deaths and 10% of the disease burden in children under 5 years of age is due to non-exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months of life. As per the WHO, exclusive breastfeeding is considered the best nourishment for...
Main Authors: | Dolley Tshering, Mongal Singh Gurung, Neyzang Wangmo, Dorji Pelzom |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bh
2019-05-01
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Series: | Bhutan Health Journal |
Online Access: | https://bhj.com.bt/index.php/bhj/article/view/77 |
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