Overview of the infant and young child feeding policy environment in Pakistan: Federal, Sindh and Punjab context

Overview of the infant and young child feeding policy environment in Pakistan: Federal, Sindh and Punjab context

Abstract Background Appropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices have been identified as important for appropriate child growth and development. (Ministry of Planning and Development, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (2012)) Children in Pakistan still...

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Main Authors: Hana Mahmood, Yasmeen Suleman, Tabish Hazir, Durre Samin Akram, Shahadat Uddin, Michael J Dibley, Saleem Abassi, Amara Shakeel, Narjis Kazmi, Anne Marie Thow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Malnutrition
Policy analysis
IYCF
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4341-5

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