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The optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding: a systematic review (pdf 970kb)

The primary objective of this review was to assess the effects on child health, growth, and development, and on maternal health, of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months vs exclusive breastfeeding for 3-4 months with mixed breastfeeding (introduction of complementary liquid or solid foods with continued breastfeeding) thereafter through 6 months.

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http://www.who.int/ child-adolescent-health/New_Publications/ NUTRITION/WHO_CAH_01_23.pdf
Source: World Health Organization, Child and Adolescent Health and Development (http://www.who.int/ child-adolescent-health/)
Added to ADG on: 30 June 2004 , contributed by: ADG team
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