Amna Umer, MPH

Ph.D. Student
West Virginia University
School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology
WVU HSC Box 9190
Morgantown, WV
USA 26506
Email: amumer@mix.wvu.edu

Biographical Sketch: I am currently doing PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at West Virginia University. My main area of interest is improving health professionals knowledge about preventative health issues especially topics related to Maternal and Child health. My presentation revolves around the importance of breastfeeding and assessing the attitudes of public health professionals regarding infant feeding practices.

Papers:
4270.0 Breastfeeding and childhood obesity: Analysis of a linked longitudinal study of Appalachian children