Patterns and determinants of breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices of Emirati Mothers in the United Arab Emirates

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Abstract

In conclusion, infant and young child feeding practices in this study were suboptimal. There is a need for a national community-based breastfeeding intervention programme and for the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding as part of a primary public health strategy to decrease health risks and problems in the UAE.

Topics & Keywords

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Child Nutrition and Water Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 13, Issue 1, pp. 171-171

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-171

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