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Neonatal Feeding: An Issue that is Still Problematic in Neonatal Nursing in Indochina

Sora Yasri, Viroj Wiwanitkit

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Neonatal feeding is an important concern in neonatal care. The good neonatal feeding is an important requirement for proper growth and development of the child. The problem of neonatal feeding is considered a big pediatric public health problem. The neonatal feeding is an important public health problem worldwide. The high magnitude of the problem can be seen in developing countries, such as Indochina countries. The lack of good neonatal nursing system is a possible factor relating to the problem. In this short article, the authors present and discuss the problem of neonatal feeding in Indochina.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/jopnn.v4i2.755

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