Infant feeding practices in rural South Africa and recommendations to prevent postnatal transmission of HIV

BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding makes a major contribution to child health and is also recognised as a significant factor in child survival. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) from 0 to 6 months of age is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the optimal feeding method for infants, including in...

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Main Author: Bland, Ruth Margaret
Published: University of Glasgow 2006
Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.754302