Diarrhoea deaths and disability-adjusted life years attributable to suboptimal breastfeeding practices in Nigeria: findings from the global burden of disease study 2016

• Main Authors: Felix Akpojene Ogbo (Author), Anselm Okoro (Author), Bolajoko O. Olusanya (Author), Jacob Olusanya (Author), Ifegwu K. Ifegwu (Author), Akorede O. Awosemo (Author), Pascal Ogeleka (Author), Andrew Page (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In Nigeria, diarrhoea contributes significantly to childhood morbidity and mortality, with suboptimal breastfeeding practices playing a key role. The present study aimed to report on diarrhoea deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) among children aged under five years...