Association between breastfeeding duration and educational attainment in rural Southwest Uganda: a population-based cohort study

• Main Authors: Shamsudeen Mohammed (Author), Clara Calvert (Author), Joseph O Mugisha (Author), Makanga Ronald (Author), Gershim Asiki (Author), Judith R Glynn (Author), Laura L Oakley (Author), Milly Marston (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Breastfeeding is important for early childhood nutrition and health. The positive effects on educational outcomes may be attributed to socioeconomic factors. Socioeconomic status is not a strong predictor of breastfeeding in sub-Saharan African countries. Yet, few studies have investigate...