Timely initiation of complementary feeding practices and associated factors among children aged 6–23 months in Dessie Zuria District, Northeast Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

IntroductionEthiopia has one of the highest infant and child mortality rates in the world. Starting from the age of 6 months, breast milk alone is not sufficient to cover all nutritional requirements. Infants and young children are at an increased risk of undernutrition. Complementary feeding must,...

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Main Authors: Anteneh Demelash Abate, Seid Legesse Hassen, Minwuyelet Marru Temesgen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2023.1062251/full