The Optimal Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding - A Systematic Review (Paperback)

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 continued breastfeeding) thereafter through 6 months.

General

Imprint:	World Health Organization
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	2002
First published:	2002
Producers:	World Health Organization (Who)
Dimensions:	297 x 210 x 2mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	52
ISBN-13:	978-92-4-159564-3
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > General Promotions
LSN:	92-4-159564-7
Barcode:	9789241595643

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