Regional prevalence and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in India

• Main Authors: Felix Akpojene Ogbo (Author), Mansi Vijaybhai Dhami (Author), Akorede O. Awosemo (Author), Bolajoko O. Olusanya (Author), Jacob Olusanya (Author), Uchechukwu L. Osuagwu (Author), Pramesh Raj Ghimire (Author), Andrew Page (Author), Kingsley E. Agho (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has important benefits for both the mother and child. In India, no nationwide studies have examined patterns of EBF in the past decade to inform national and subnational breastfeeding programmes. The present study aimed to investigate the regional pr...