Situational analysis of infant and young child nutrition policies and programmatic activities in Niger.

ABSTRACT: Due to limited progress towards reducing mortality and malnutrition among children <5 years of age, an alliance of international agencies joined to 'Reposition children's right to adequate nutrition in the Sahel,' starting with a situational analysis of current activities related to infant and young child nutrition (IYCN). The main objectives of this analysis are to compile, analyse, and interpret available information on infant and child feeding and the nutrition situation of children <2 years of age in Niger, as one of the six targeted countries. Between August and November 2008, key informants responsible for conducting IYCN-related activities in Niger were interviewed, and 90 documents were examined on: optimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, prevention of micronutri

SUBMITTER: Wuehler SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6860824 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature