Relationship between breastfeeding practices and nutritional status of children aged 6-24 months in South-west Nigeria

• Main Authors: Abolurin OO (Author), Oyelami AO (Author), Oseni SB (Author), Akinlosotu MA (Author), Sodeinde KJ (Author), Adekoya AO (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, OOUTH Sagamu, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Breastfeeding is the ideal form of nutrition for the healthy growth of infants, and it reduces the risk of malnutrition and several childhood morbidities. Objectives: To assess the breastfeeding practices of mothers and the relationship between these practices and the nutritional status...