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Lista delle Abbreviazioni:
 

BFHI	Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
BPNI	Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India
FOGSI	Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India
HETV	Health Education to Villages
IAP	Indian Academy of Paediatrics
ICDS	Integrated Child Development Services
ICH	Institute of Child Health
ILCA	International Lactation Consultant's Association
IYCF	Infant and Young Child Feeding
LBW	Low Birth Weight
NFHS	National Family Health Survey
NGO	Non-Governmental Organizations
RJMCHNM	Rajmata Jijau Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition Mission
UNICEF	United Nations Childrens Fund
WABA	World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action
WBW	World Breastfeeding Week
WHO	World Health Organization

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