Time trends and determinants of breastfeeding practices among adolescents and young women in Nigeria, 2003–2018

Introduction Optimal breastfeeding practices have far-reaching health and economic benefits. Evidence suggests disparities in breastfeeding practices by maternal age-groups, with younger mothers often having lower rates of breastfeeding initiation, continuation and exclusivity compared with older mo...

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Main Authors: Lenka Benova, Manahil Siddiqi, Ibukun-Oluwa Omolade Abejirinde, Okikiolu Badejo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-08-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/5/8/e002516.full