Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8952704 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Breastfeeding rates for VLBW and NBW infants have improved over time. Both VLBW and NBW infants are close to meeting the Healthy People 2020 ever breastfeeding goal of 81.9%. LBW infants are farther from this goal than VLBW infants. The results suggest a need for policies that encourage breastfeeding specifically among LBW infants.
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Authors
Angela G. MA, MPH, Patricia Y. MPH, PhD,