The breast-feeding situation in Ethiopia
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The breast-feeding situation in Ethiopia
Abstract
PIP: Summarizes the results of 2 surveys undertaken in the last 5 years by the Ethiopian Nutrition Institute on trends in breastfeeding and the introduction of supplementary foods as a means of monitoring the changes taking place in various population groups in both urban and rural areas. Recommendations for action made by an interagency meeting organized to discuss the promotion of breastfeeding are also outlined.
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