The supplemental use of infant formula in the context of universal breastfeeding practices in Western Nepal.

BACKGROUND: While the initiation of breastfeeding is universal in Nepal, little has been reported on formula feeding practices. This study aimed to report the prevalence of, and factors associated with, the use of infant formula as supplementary feeds in the Western region of Nepal. METHODS: A commu...

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Main Authors: Khanal, V., Scott, Jane, Lee, Andy, Karkee, R., Binns, Colin
Format: Journal Article
Published: BioMed Central 2016
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/11518