Situation and determinants of the infant and young child feeding (IYCF) indicators in Madagascar: analysis of the 2009 Demographic and Health Survey

Abstract Background Studies evaluating child feeding in Madagascar are scarce despite its importance in child growth during the first two years of life. This study assessed the associations between the WHO infant and young child feeding (IYCF) indicators and stunting and identified determinants of i...

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Main Authors: Hasina Rakotomanana, Gail E. Gates, Deana Hildebrand, Barbara J. Stoecker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4835-1