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Predictor variables considered for the study
| Maternal socio-demographic and obstetric factors | Borough of residence |
|---|---|
| Ethnicity | |
| Marital status | |
| Parity | |
| Mode of delivery | |
| Socio-economic deprivation as measured by the Index of Multiple Deprivation scores. | |
| Infant feeding practices in hospital | The timing of breastfeeding initiation after delivery Infant formula-feeding status in hospital Teat-giving status in hospital |
