Delayed breastfeeding initiation increases risk of neonatal mortality

BACKGROUND. Breastfeeding promotion is a key child survival strategy. Although there is an extensive scientific basis for its impact on postneonatal mortality, evidence is sparse for its impact on neonatal mortality. OBJECTIVES. We sought to assess the contribution of the timing of initiation of bre...

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Main Authors: Edmond, K, Zandoh, C, Quigley, M, Amenga-Etego, S, Owusu-Agyei, S, Kirkwood, B
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006