Low adherence to exclusive breastfeeding in Eastern Uganda: A community-based cross-sectional study comparing dietary recall since birth with 24-hour recall

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended as the best feeding alternative for infants up to six months and has a protective effect against mortality and morbidity. It also seems to lower HIV-1 transmission compared to mixed feeding. We...

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Main Authors: Semiyaga Nulu, Karamagi Charles, Wamani Henry, Engebretsen Ingunn, Tumwine James, Tylleskär Thorkild
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/7/10