The Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Namibia

Authors

  • Nelago Indongo Multidisciplinary Research Centre (MRC), University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia
  • Klemens Mutorwa Department of Statistics and Population Studies, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia

Keywords:

exclusive breastfeeding, 0-6 months, infants, Namibia.

Abstract

Breastfeeding is an important determinant of a child

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Published

2017-09-16

How to Cite

Indongo, N., & Mutorwa, K. (2017). The Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Namibia. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 36(1), 159–169. Retrieved from https://www.gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/7581

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