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| TITLE: |
Breasts, bottles and babies : historical changes in infant feeding practices in a Micronesian village / Leslie B. Marshall and Mac Marshall. |
| AUTHOR: |
Marshall, Leslie B. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
pp.241-249. |
| NOTES: |
"Mothers of 375 children born in a Micronesian Village (Peniyesene Village, Moen, Truk Island) were interviewed about their infant feeding practices. ...from 1945-1975, use of commercial formula increased steadily, breastfeeding declined, age at weaning from breast decreased, and consumption of milk by one and two-year olds increased. These trends accelerated in the 1970s....Educational level and employment history of the mother were significantly associated with bottlefeeding. Mothers most commonly reported convenience as their reason for bottlefeeding. Historical factors which appear to have influenced the course of infant feeding practices in the village as a whole are discussed." |
| SUBJECT: |
Breast feeding--Micronesia (Federated States). |
| SUBJECT: |
Weaning--Micronesia (Federated States). |
| ADDED ENTRY: |
Marshall, Mac. |
| ADDED ENTRY: |
Infant feeding practices in a Micronesian Village, Moen, Truk Island. |
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