Trends in breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in Pakistan, 1990-2007
Open Access
- 1 January 2011
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in International Breastfeeding Journal
- Vol. 6 (1), 15
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-4358-6-15
Abstract
Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices have profound implications for the maternal and child health status of a society. Feeding practices in Pakistan are suboptimal, leading to adverse outcomes on child health. In Pakistan, the Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) Program, in collaboration with several international organizations, including WHO and UNICEF, is working to improve these feeding practices in the country. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of these programs.Keywords
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