Exclusive Breast feeding: a long way to go
Journal Title: Public Health Review - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Exclusive breast feeding in most easily available, affordable and acceptable way to reduce infant mortality rate specially in middle and low income group countries.
Authors and Affiliations
D Sharad Gedam
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