Initiation of breastfeeding and prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge in urban, suburban and rural areas of Zhejiang China

Background: Rates of exclusive breastfeeding in China are relatively low and below national targets. The aim of this study was to document the factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding initiation in Zhejiang, PR China. Methods: A cohort study of infant feeding practices was undertaken in Zhejia...

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Main Authors: Qiu, Liqian, Zhao, Yun, Binns, Colin, Lee, Andy, Xie, X.
Format: Journal Article
Published: BioMed Central 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/9500