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Indicators for assessing breastfeeding practices

WHO

Published in : 1991

Available in : English, French

Report summarizes the discussion and consensus reached on key breastfeeding indicators and specific methodologies for their measurement at the household survey level, following an informal meeting convened by WHO. Key indicators looked at: exclusive breastfeeding; predominant breastfeeding; timely complementary feeding; continued breastfeeding at one and two years of age; bottle-feeding.

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Originally posted at : WHO - Publications

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Themes: Breastfeeding, general, Complementary feeding, general, Emergency, general, Interventions, general, Nutrition assessments and M&E, general, Nutrition planning, policy and programme, general, Breastfeeding counseling, Breastfeeding counseling, Exclusive breastfeeding, Food and nutrition policies and strategies, HTP module 17, Infant feeding in emergencies, Infant formula / BMS, Infant, Young Child Feeding, Maternal and child health, Programmes