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Spotlight on infant formula: coordinated global action needed.

Authors :
McFadden, Alison
Mason, Frances
Baker, Jean
Begin, France
Dykes, Fiona
Grummer-Strawn, Laurence
Kenney-Muir, Natalie
Whitford, Heather
Zehner, Elizabeth
Renfrew, Mary J.
Source :
Lancet. 1/30/2016, Vol. 387 Issue 10017, p413-415. 3p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The author discusses the study of infant formulation in Bangladesh, Brazil, Indonesia, Nigeria, the Philippines, and Great Britain. The author states the importance of breastfeeding, the aggressive and active promotion of breastmilk substitutes (BMS), and international leadership to stimulate strategic action such as role of the governments for the implementation of international breastfeeding and increase the use of BMS.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
387
Issue :
10017
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
112717366
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(16)00103-3