Optimal Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding A Systematic Review

Name: Optimal Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding A Systematic Review
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ISBN: 9789241595643

ISBN-10: 9241595647

ISBN-13: 9789241595643

Edition: N/A

Authors: Department of Child and Adolescent Health

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The longstanding debate over the optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding has centered on the so-called "weanling's dilemma" in developing countries: the choice between the known protective effect of exclusive breastfeeding against infectious morbidity and the (theoretical) insufficiency of breast milk alone to satisfy the infant's energy and micronutrient requirements beyond 4 months of age. The primary objective of this review is to assess the effects on child health, growth, and development, and on maternal health, of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months vs exclusive breastfeeding for 3-4 months with mixed breastfeeding (introduction of complementary liquid or solid foods with…

Book details

List price: $18.00
Publisher: World Health Organization
Publication date: 12/15/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 50
Size: 11.42" wide x 8.27" long x 0.04" tall
Weight: 0.572
Language: English