Violent conflict and breastfeeding: the case of Iraq

Abstract Background This study explores the relationship between armed conflict and breastfeeding practices of Iraqi mothers. To date, the relationship between violent conflict and breastfeeding is surprisingly understudied. Especially in the Middle East, which is conflict-prone and has a young popu...

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Main Authors: Vidya Diwakar, Michael Malcolm, George Naufal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Conflict and Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-019-0244-7