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- Title
Patterns and determinants of breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in urban informal settlements, Nairobi Kenya.
- Authors
Kimani-Murage, Elizabeth W; Madise, Nyovani J; Fotso, Jean-Christophe; Kyobutungi, Catherine; Mutua, Martin K; Gitau, Tabither M; Yatich, Nelly
- Abstract
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life for optimal growth, development and health. Breastfeeding should continue up to two years or more and nutritionally adequate, safe, and appropriately-fed complementary foods should be introduced at the age of six months to meet the evolving needs of the growing infant. Little evidence exists on breastfeeding and infant feeding practices in urban slums in sub-Saharan Africa. Our aim was to assess breastfeeding and infant feeding practices in Nairobi slums with reference to WHO recommendations.
- Publication
BMC public health, 2011, Vol 11, p396
- ISSN
1471-2458
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1186/1471-2458-11-396