Influence of Feeding Practices on Malnutrition in Haitian Infants and Young Children
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Influence of Feeding Practices on Malnutrition in Haitian Infants and Young Children
Infant malnutrition remains an important cause of death and disability, and Haiti has the highest prevalence in the Americas. Therefore, preventive strategies are needed. Our aims were (1) To assess the prevalence of malnutrition among young children seen at a health center in Haiti; (2) Examine adherence to infant feeding practices recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the ass...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nutrients
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2072-6643
DOI: 10.3390/nu10030382