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Numerous health, financial, social and economic benefits of EBF have been documented (Victora et al., 2016). Despite the documented benefits of EBF to children and their families, EBF rates remain low in most parts of the world.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>You can access the full article here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/349005543_Effectiveness_of_the_baby-friendly_community_initiative_on_exclusive_breastfeeding_in_Kenya\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/349005543_Effectiveness_of_the_baby-friendly_community_initiative_on_exclusive_breastfeeding_in_Kenya<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Authors: Elizabeth W. Kimani-Murage, Judith Kimiywe, Antonina N. Mutoro, Calistus Wilunda, Frederick Murunga Wekesah, Peter Muriuki, Bonaventure M. Mwangi, Betty Mogesi Samburu, Nyovani Janet Madise, Stephen T. McGarvey,Paula L. 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